Where it began
History
From German hunting hounds bred to go to ground after badger, to a beloved companion the world over.
The spirited companion
Miniature Long-haired Dachshunds
Bold, affectionate and endlessly entertaining, with the flowing coat that gives the long-haired variety its elegance. This is the Dachshund we know and breed at Bilkau.
Small dog, big personality
Loving a Dachshund well.
There is a lot to loving a Dachshund well: keeping that long back safe, grooming a flowing coat from head to tail, feeding just the right amount, and finding a vet you and your hound both trust. These little dogs become family within days, and deserve to be cared for like family from the very first one.
The popular image is a sausage on legs, but a well-bred Dachshund is meant to be robustly muscular, agile and tireless – built for the burrow and the garden alike. We go into the detail of feeding, training, exercise and grooming on our care page. Here is the breed in brief.
- Small hound – the miniature variety, 5 kg and under at 12 months
- Long-haired coat – sleek and slightly wavy, the variety we breed at Bilkau
- Temperament – clever, lively, bold and deeply affectionate
- A long back to protect – we discourage jumping on and off furniture, and always support front and rear when lifting
Explore the breed
Everything you need to know.
The blueprint
Breed standard
Low to ground, long in body, robustly muscular – what the standard asks of a Dachshund, long-haired variety included.
Know the risks
Health
Protecting that long spine, and what to know about disc disease, weight and other Dachshund health concerns.
Diet to grooming
Care
Feeding, training, exercise and coat care – including the routine we use ourselves at Bilkau.
Ready when you are
Puppies
Enquire about a Miniature Long-haired Dachshund puppy from our home near Johannesburg.
Big personality, small package
Clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness.
Every sense well developed, and persevering above ground or below – a Dachshund rarely does anything by halves. Bold with strangers, endlessly affectionate with their own family, and always quite certain the sofa was built for them.
Heritage · Quality · Companionship
Thinking of a Miniature Dachshund?
We plan our litters carefully and place only a few puppies each year. Tell us about your home and we will be in touch about what is coming.