Dachshunds are rare?

[Sevaede]

Well I looked at the akc registrations and long haired black and tan are pretty low on the scale- except of course for dapple. ( man those are pretty.)
I think the lady wanted to know why the poster contacted them.. Anyway- I have a friend that also has raised dachounds for a long time. Its hard to get a black and tan- all black - easy, all red- easy- not with proper tan markings ( ie eyebrows etc..)

After doing a bit of reading, I've learned that all black Doxies are pretty rare, as far as colouring goes. It seems to happen when people are breeding for black and tan but there is so little tan that the dog appears all black.

[borzoimom]

After doing a bit of reading, I've learned that all black Doxies are pretty rare, as far as colouring goes. It seems to happen when people are breeding for black and tan but there is so little tan that the dog appears all black.

That is correct. If the tan markings are not in the specific places, they are called a black.
I am sorry- I should have explained that one.. I am use to not being able to type more than a certain number of characters but I am learning to expand.. I am sorry- I should have said that..

[Suki Wingy]

My art teacher brings in her 3 doxies sometimes and 2 of them are black and tan.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

My sister has a long hair, black & tan dachshund.


They certainly aren't rare. That's like calling a chocolate lab rare just because you see them slightly less often than you see yellow or black labs. Poor dog, hopefully it will find a great home and hopefully it's neutered.

[luckies4me]

Actually long hairs in general are pretty rare. Think about all the doxies you see, and tell me how many of them are longhair? It is hard to find a good longhaired doxie breeder anywhere. Even the wire haired doxies are easier to get ahold of. I wouldn't call the coloring rare by any means. Everyone here knows there are plenty of black and tans out there. BTW, I live in Oregon and I have two doxies..or had anyway. One red and one red and white piebald. You wanna talk about rare. Lets talk about the piebald doxie. Tell me how many of those you see?

(Oh btw, Maxine and the boy puppy went to a home together, in case I didn't tell anyone. )

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Honestly, I see just as many longhairs as I do smooth. It's hard to find a reputable breeder period, if you're looking for a Dachshund. No matter whether they're long, wire or smooth. I'd also say that whether they're longhaired or not, 99% of the ones I see are either black and tan or red. I've met one blue/tan, one fawn/tan, a couple of dapples, one brindle and about five piebalds.

Longhairs most certainly are not rare, and blk/tan is the second most common colour in the Dachshund. That lady obviously doesn't have a clue what she's talking about. The breed as a whole is also extremely popular. I run into them absolutely everywhere and I also own two (one red, one blk/tan - both smooths).

[luckies4me]

Honestly, I see just as many longhairs as I do smooth. It's hard to find a reputable breeder period, if you're looking for a Dachshund. No matter whether they're long, wire or smooth. I'd also say that whether they're longhaired or not, 99% of the ones I see are either black and tan or red. I've met one blue/tan, one fawn/tan, a couple of dapples, one brindle and about five piebalds.

Longhairs most certainly are not rare, and blk/tan is the second most common colour in the Dachshund. That lady obviously doesn't have a clue what she's talking about. The breed as a whole is also extremely popular.

Knowing MANY breeder of doxies and doing doxie rescue and having placed 4 in the past 6 months I have come to the conclusion that indeed they are pretty rare, hence the reason they charge more. Like I said the color isn't rare, and the breed definitely isn't, but search around online and talk to a few breeders and they will most certaintly tell you the most common doxie is a short hair. I mean I guess you wouldn't call them rare, just not as common. That would probably sum it up better. She's just probably trying to make a few extra bucks.

Just curious but how have you seen so many piebalds? Is there a breeder near you? I feel so sorry for the piebalds.

[borzoimom]

Actually long hairs in general are pretty rare. Think about all the doxies you see, and tell me how many of them are longhair? It is hard to find a good longhaired doxie breeder anywhere. Even the wire haired doxies are easier to get ahold of. I wouldn't call the coloring rare by any means. Everyone here knows there are plenty of black and tans out there. BTW, I live in Oregon and I have two doxies..or had anyway. One red and one red and white piebald. You wanna talk about rare. Lets talk about the piebald doxie. Tell me how many of those you see?

(Oh btw, Maxine and the boy puppy went to a home together, in case I didn't tell anyone. )

I took a cruise through the last few show books, and most were hound like specialities and the numers of long hairs is like not even a 1/4 of the short haired.
Piebald-??? Holy cow!!! I would consider that very rare! lollllllllll...

[Sevaede]

Actually long hairs in general are pretty rare. Think about all the doxies you see, and tell me how many of them are longhair? It is hard to find a good longhaired doxie breeder anywhere. Even the wire haired doxies are easier to get ahold of. I wouldn't call the coloring rare by any means. Everyone here knows there are plenty of black and tans out there. BTW, I live in Oregon and I have two doxies..or had anyway. One red and one red and white piebald. You wanna talk about rare. Lets talk about the piebald doxie. Tell me how many of those you see?

(Oh btw, Maxine and the boy puppy went to a home together, in case I didn't tell anyone. )

Indeed! I have never seen a piebald in person. I saw one, on the net, that looked like a little beagle.

I love Doxies.

[luckies4me]

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[lisahumphreys882]

I've only ever seen, I think, two dachshunds in my life and these were both within like the last month.

[Sevaede]

That is correct. If the tan markings are not in the specific places, they are called a black.
I am sorry- I should have explained that one.. I am use to not being able to type more than a certain number of characters but I am learning to expand.. I am sorry- I should have said that..

I don't think that is correct. (Remember, just because something is applicable to one breed does not mean it it applicable to another). It is not true that they must have a black dot on their tan points. In the case of a dachshund with too little tan that is considered a fault. A black and tan dachshunds coat will be black all over with tan points (tan on feet, over eyes, on face around muzzle, on chest, under tail). Black and tans will have a black nose, and black nails. Breeding too many black and tans will slowly reduce and/or eliminate the tan points (this is a fault - this is meant to be two-color). A black dachshund will be black all over.
Black dachshunds will have NO tan points.
Blacks will have a black nose, and black nails.
This is not the result of continuous breeding of black/tan to black/tan. True Blacks appear to breed dominant over the black and tan.