The piebald dachshund is just like any other dachshund except for its distinctive color. The term piebald originated in the United Kingdom and refers to an unusual type of coloration that has a white base and can be combined with brown, black, and sometimes gray. This coloration is seen in a few different types of dogs, as well as other animals like the pinto horse, where it originated.
A piebald dachshund will have a white coat with patches of color scattered in a variety of patterns throughout the body. The colors of the piebald dachshund are usually white with brown or white with black, and the colors do not resemble the spots found on a Dalmatian dog. Piebald coloration has very large patches of color that appear in different areas throughout the body. The piebald pattern is not as common as the basic black and tan color found in many dachshunds, but it is not extraordinarily rare.
As with all dachshunds, the piebald dachshund is a small dog that comes in 2 different sizes: standard and miniature. The standard-sized dachshund is about 8 or 9 inches tall and weighs an average of 22 to 25 pounds. The miniature dachshund is about 6 inches tall and weighs an average of 9 or 10 pounds.
Weight control is critical for all dachshunds due to their unusual “hot dog” shape. Dachshunds have a long back and short legs. This makes climbing and jumping challenging and adds additional stress on the spine over time. Any additional weight puts even more pressure on the back, so your dachshund should always be kept at a healthy weight. If your belly starts to drop to the ground, it’s time to increase exercise and cut back on treats.
Although they are tiny, dachshunds are not typically barking or biting dogs, and this goes for the poodle dachshund as well. They have a fun, playful personality and a much deeper bark than their size would suggest. Many dachshund owners think their pet sounds more like a guard dog than a lap dog.
Dachshunds are intelligent, but also smart and independent. This means that they can have their own agenda depending on your mood, so training your dachshund can be challenging at times. Dachshunds have the intelligence to act, that’s not the problem. There may be situations where they just don’t feel like it. For example, most dog owners want their pet to go to the bathroom outside. However, there are times when your dachshund may see things differently, such as when he’s soaking wet, damp, or cold. (However, you don’t want to go out in those conditions either, do you?)
However, there is an easy solution to training disagreements. Treats Keep these handy and you will find that your dachshund can be easily persuaded to look at things of yours.