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About the Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshund

The Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshund is a truly special little dog—full of character, charm, and confidence, all wrapped up in a compact, sturdy body. Originally bred in Germany as a hunting dog, this breed was designed to be brave, intelligent, and determined, and those traits still shine through today.

What sets the wire-haired dachshund apart is their distinctive coat and lively personality. Their wiry, weather-resistant coat, bushy eyebrows, and adorable beard give them an expressive, almost cheeky look that many people instantly fall in love with. Beneath that cute exterior is a dog with a big heart and an even bigger personality.

Personality & Temperament

Miniature wire-haired dachshunds are known for being:

• Affectionate and loyal – they form strong bonds with their families and love being involved in everyday life

• Confident and bold – they may be small, but they certainly don’t act it

• Intelligent and curious – quick learners who enjoy mental stimulation

• Playful with a sense of humour – often described as little clowns who make their owners laugh daily

They thrive on companionship and do best in homes where they are treated as part of the family rather than left alone for long periods. With proper socialisation, they are wonderful with children and can live happily alongside other dogs.

Size & Care

As a miniature breed, they are ideal for both country and town living. Despite their size, they are surprisingly robust and enjoy regular exercise, playtime, and exploring their surroundings.

Their wire coat is relatively low-shedding and benefits from occasional grooming and hand-stripping to keep it healthy and tidy. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and maintaining a healthy weight are especially important for dachshunds due to their long backs.

A Breed Full of Character

Miniature wire-haired dachshunds are not just pets—they are companions with huge personalities. They are alert, loving, and endlessly entertaining, making them a joy to own for the right family.

As a breeder, my focus is on producing healthy, well-socialised, and confident puppies that grow into happy, well-rounded adults. Each puppy is raised with care, love, and attention, giving them the very best start in life.

Our two beautiful girls are both hereditary PRA CLear (eye condition) & Lafora Clear (epilepsy) and so is the lovely stud dog that we use (chocolate & tan) so their puppies wont suffer from these conditions.

 

Silky Wires

Like all breeds of Dachshund, the Silky Wire-Haired Dachshund has short legs and a long back, but this is a very rare breed that is actually a cross between a wire-haired and a long-haired, with the latter being where it gets the “silky” element of its name.

The coat is long and appears silky, but the individual strands of hair are wiry. It is considered lower maintenance than the other breeds because of this combination of hair types.

Size:

– 19 inches (standard); 12-15 inches (miniature)

Weight:

16 – 32 pounds (standard); under 11 pounds (miniature)

Lifespan:

12 – 16 years

Colours:

Solid red, black and tan, red and tan, dapple, Chocolate, Cream

Suitable for:

Families with older children

Temperament:

Devoted, playful, curious

The Earliest Records of Silky Wire-Haired Dachshunds

Dachshunds have a long history, dating back to 15^th-century Germany. They were bred for hunting small game. Their short legs enabled them to get into badger setts and foxholes while their loud bark alerted hunters to their whereabouts when they caught their quarry.

The breed primarily includes the short-haired, which is the most common, as well as the long-haired, sometimes also referred to as the Silky Dachshund, and Wire-haired. The Silky Wire-Haired Dachshund is a cross between a wire-haired and a long-haired Dachshund, effectively combining the features of the two. It is very rare when compared to the three main types, but it is popular with some owners because its coat requires less care than the long-haired one but has the same silky appearance.

Top 4 Unique Facts About Silky Wire-Haired Dachshunds

1.They Come in Three Sizes

Although only two are officially recognized by a lot of kennel clubs and authorities, there are three legitimate sizes of Dachshund. Standard and miniature sizes are recognised around the world, but there is a smaller breed which is called “rabbit-size” in German (kaninchen) , but you might also hear them referred to as teacup or toy size.

Silky Wire-Haired Dachshunds Are Low-Shedding Dogs

Specifically, the Silky Wire-haired Dachshund is a low-shedding dog. It has a long coat that looks shiny and soft, but this coat has the traits of the wire-haired, which means that fewer dead hairs fall out.

This can be good news for allergy sufferers. Although the dogs do still produce the protein that causes allergic reactions because the dog sheds less, the hair is less likely to get on furniture and irritate allergy sufferers.

Silky Wire-Haired Dachshunds Can Live a Very Long Time

Since the Guinness World Records started, there have been 23 dogs to be given the title of the world’s oldest dog. Two of those dogs have been Dachshunds and one more was a Dachshund cross. The breed is said to have a life expectancy between 12–15 years, but they can occasionally live to 20 years or older.

Does a Silky Wire-Haired Dachshund Make a Good Pet?

The Dachshund has become a very popular breed of dog around the world and is especially popular in the US as well as its homeland, Germany.  It is intelligent and generally enjoys pleasing its owner, which means that it can be easy to train in the right hands. It is also energetic and lively and is considered a fun breed, especially for families that are willing to put some time into exercise and playtime.

However, owners do need to be careful with their long backs. The Dachshund should be discouraged from going up and down stairs and owners might need to erect canine stairs up to furniture and up to the main doors of the house to provide easy access for this uniquely featured canine.

The Silky Wire-Haired Dachshund, specifically, is somewhat easier to keep than others because it is low shedding, which means less vacuuming and cleaning up after the pup.

The Silky Wire-Haired Dachshund is a cross between the Wire-haired and the Long-haired Dachshund. It is very rare and may not be officially recognised by kennel clubs, but its low shedding means that it can be a popular choice with owners who suffer from dog allergies or who don’t want the clean-up that comes with heavy shedders.

They often have a teddy bear look appearance which is most appealing.

WE ARE HOPEFULLY EXPECTING OUR FIRST LITTER OF SILKY WIRES AUGUST 2026!!!