English cream dachshunds are the most beautiful dachshunds among many dachshund types. They are very popular in recent years because of their beautiful brown solid brown coat. They are one of the coat varieties within long haired breed, with a pale creamy color coat on the body. Their affectionate and loyal nature brings attention from many pet owners. Comes in both breed standard and miniature.
Long-haired cream Dachshund
Cream colored dachshunds are primarily available in long haired dachshunds, especially in those with English cream bloodlines.
True English cream Dachshund
Height
Their height depends on their breed, whether they are standard or miniature. A full-grown standard English cream dachshund generally has a height of 8 to 9 inches (20 to 23 cm), while a miniature has ha height of 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 cm).
Weight
Their weight same as the other dachshund; standard cream dachshunds weigh between 16 to 32 pounds, and miniature cream dachshunds weigh up to 11 pounds (5 kg) at the adult stage.
Lifespan
An English cream dachshund can live 12 to 16 years if properly taken care of and their health is maintained.
Coat Color
They come with different colors: clear cream, shaded cream, and American cream, but most rarest is clear cream, also known as a true English cream dachshund. This coat color is most desired among the three types, having no black or dark hair in adults. Shaded cream, some black tipped hair in their coat, especially on the tail, back, and ears. American cream dachshund is not bred from true UK cream; the color tends to be a darker golden appearance, not the pale English cream.
History and origin
According to the AKC, dachshunds were bred in fifteen century to hunt badgers and burrowing animals. Slowly, they bred different types of dogs as they needed different types of coats.
Full-grown English cream dachshund
An adult English cream dachshund has a weight of about 11 to 32 pounds when they fully grow as a adult after 9 to 12 months. At this time, you can know your dachshund is fully grown.
Do English cream dachshunds shed?
Yes, like all dachshunds, they do shed, but the amount of shedding depends on their types of coat type and season. They shed more in shedding season (spring and fall), and they shed less in other seasons. Generally, they tend to shed a bit more than a smooth-haired dachshund. But we can manage their shedding by regular grooming. Shedding can happen for various reasons, such as season changes, allergies, certain health issues, and poor nutrition.
If a creamed dachshund sheds because of season changes, that is considered normal, but when they shed in season when they don’t usually shed, that can be a sign of a health issue or nutritional deficiency. In this case, consulting a certified vet can be beneficial.
They can also shed excessively due to nutritional deficiency. English cream dachshunds need a different type of macro and micronutrient to maintain their health. If they lack nutrition, like protein, healthy fat (which is very important for their skin, nails, and hair), they can shed excessively. To fulfill their daily nutritional requirement, you need to provide them with a good-quality feed and supplement as part of their daily diet. Checking our previous written blog about dachshund feed may be beneficial for your cream dachshund. Deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids can also cause high shedding in your dachshund; supplementing them with omega-3 fatty acids can be helpful to reduce shedding.
Grooming Tips to Reduce Shedding
Brush at least 3 times per week
Brushing their coat is the best way to remove their dead fur from their body. Regular shedding at least 3 to 4 times per week can significantly reduce shedding.
Use a shed control shampoo and conditioner
During shedding season, a dachshund’s coat hair gets weak, and skin becomes dry to reduce them, we can use shed control shampoo and conditioner. They help to keep their skin hydrated and reduce shedding.
Bathing
Bathing also helps to reduce their shedding. Regular bathing of your dog helps to flush out dead fur from their body and helps to reduce shedding.
Use a high-quality feed
Feed them with high-quality feed that is high in protein, vitamins, healthy fats, and essential minerals.
English cream dachshund temperament
Loyal and affectionate
Like all dachshunds, English cream dachshunds are very loyal and affectionate with their owner. They are not just pets; their tendency to strongly bond with humans makes them a perfect companion for humans.
Dachshunds are social dogs; they like to cuddle with human, play with their owner. Their need for socialization made them loyal and affectionate toward their owner.
Calm behaviour
English cream dachshunds are known for their calm, gentle temperament compared to smooth-haired and wire-haired dachshunds. They mainly come in long haired dachshunds, which are known for their gentle and calm temperament, and they are popular for this reason.
Many dachshund owner find that long haired dachshunds are easy to train compared to smooth haired and wire haired because of their calm and gentle behaviour.
