Wire-haired dachshunds are known as the most distinct dachshund breed among the three types of dachshund breeds because of their unique coat. These unique types of features made them beautiful for many dachshund owners. I know many dachshund owner very loves their wire-haired dachshund; they are also probably confused about which grooming style is suitable for them. That’s why in today’s blog, I will share some of the best wire haired dachshund grooming styles that look attractive on your long-haired dachshund.
Why grooming style matters for your dog
Grooming style is important for looking visually appealing. Grooming is done for many reasons, showing their natural beauty, making them unique, preparing them to show in a public place or competition.
Best grooming style for your wire haired dachshund
Hand-Stripped Natural Look (Show Cut)
This is a breed standard grooming method where the dead outer hair is removed by hand (not clipper) to keep the wiry texture strong and natural. It is done with a professional groomer or trained owner using a finger and stripping knife to pluck out the dead hair, the undercoat is brushed and left alone, eyebrows and beard are shaped slightly but kept full. It is best for dog owners who want to maintain a traditional look, and the dog with a healthy coat, and time for grooming every few months.
Tidied Companion Cut
It is a more casual and pet-friendly version of a natural look. The coat is lightly trimmed for neatness without removing too much length or texture. The body can be lightly hand stripped or clipped; legs, paws, and belly are trimmed to reduce mass and matting. This style is best for those who don’t need to show their coat but want to look organized well groomed, owners who want a balance between balance and practicality.
Hand-Stripped with Feathering Trim
This is a hybrid grooming that combines the coat health benefits of hand stripping with a bit of cosmetic scossiring to tidy up and shape a dog’s longer feathered areas like legs, chest, tail, and ears. This is a great balance between show-quality grooming and a neat, stylish pet look.
In this, the topcoat is stripped by hand or stripping knife, not clipped, which keeps the coat’s harsh and natural texture, color, and waterproofing. Dead hair is removed to encourage the growth of a healthy and new coat.
Longer hair area like the chest, belly, legs, and tail is slightly trimmed with scissors. Trimming helps to reduce matting and helps your dog appear tidy.
The beard and brows are shaped slightly trimmed for visibility and symmetry, but not trimmed, and left to preserve to natural look.
Short Utility Clip (Low-Maintenance Pet Trim)
It is a simple, practical grooming style where your dog’s entire coat is trimmed short using a clipper for maximum comfort while maintaining a good look.
In this cut, the body coat is trimmed into short, even lengths typically around half an inch and less. This gives the dog a smooth appearance because of its evenly trimmed coat.
Longer hair on areas like chest, leg, tail, and belly is also kept short to match the body, which can avoid tangles and dirt buildup.
Beard and brows of the face are either lightly trimmed or fully clipped, depending upon the owner’s preferences.
Hair between the paws, pads, and around the groin and bottom is neatly trimmed for hygiene.
Stripped and sculpted trim
This is a refined grooming style where hand and scissor stripping combine to give a clean and polished look to the dog. This helps to maintain dogs’ wiry looks while maintaining a clean and tidy look.
In this style dog’s undercoat is trimmed using a hand or stripping knife. After stripping, topcoat sections are used to blend and furnish the specific area, like eyebrow, beard, chest, leg, belly, and tail.
This gives our dog clean and tidy look without removing its streamlined. This grooming style is best for those owners who want their wire haired dachshund look good without removing their natural look.
Teddy bear face trim
This is also another best and good styling option for wire haired dachshund. Where dogs’ long hair on their face is trimmed in a round shape to look like a teddy bear, this is the best option for wire-haired dachshunds because they naturally have a scruffy look.
In this styling method, their beard are trimmed short by shaping them into a round shape to look like a teddy bear. Eyebrows are also slightly rounded by trimming, fur on the cheek is shaped according to their natural face shape, and chin fur is also slightly trimmed, which smoothly blends to their jawline. Their fur around their eyes is trimmed to keep it from matting
