do doxies shed a lot?

Question

because i have allergies.
and are they easier to take care of?

Answer 1

Yep. But shedding doesn't = allergies. It's the dander that most people are allergic to.

I recommend doing some more research on your allergy (what causes it, if you can medicate it, etc). And if your allergy can't be controlled, then don't get a dog. Anyone who sells you a "hypoallergenic" dog is a liar and a bad breeder.

No dog is "easy to take care of". If that's mandatory, then honestly, a cat or rescued hampster may be better for you. Dogs need hours of attention a day. They need someone with money for vet care, food, emergencies, and accessories (like collars, brushes, etc). The need someone who can provide 15-20 years of attention and affection. Something that won't be changed by band camp, college, a new "cooler" dog on TV, work, marriage, babies, etc.

Here's a decent check list: http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/ready_for_dog.cfm

http://www.dogplay.com/Breeding/ethics.html
http://www.petfinder.com



Good luck in your search. : )

Answer 2

I have a smooth mini and she barely sheds. My Standard Poodle sheds more than my Dachshund.
As a groomer..I have noticed that the smooths really do not shed a whole lot. The roughs (long coated) seem to shed the most. Wires....I really dont see a whole lot of wiredhaired Dachs to comment on them.
I was told by a show breeder that Dachshunds are a good dog for people who suffer from allergies since they are a low dander producing breed.
If you are looking for one...go to the breeders house and hang out with the adult dogs for a while and see how things go.

Even still...its not the hair/shedding that causes allergies..Its the dander and saliva.

Are they easy to care for....eh..smooths dont require a whole lot of grooming..other than a bath , nail trim and ear cleaning. They are prone to back problems. They are and can be very stubborn and can be a bit difficult to house train. But they are cute little dogs.

Answer 3

Dachshunds do shed, but generally not a lot. My dachshunds don't shed that much and I have a long haired and smooth haired. You just need to brush them to keep the shedding to a minimum.

Answer 4

My shorthair sheds a little, but not nearly as much as any other dog I've had.
However, he is pretty easy to take care of, although I have to admit I'm not one for the groomer's.

Answer 5

yes, they have small hairs that shed... some shed quiet a bit...

no dog is easy to take care of .. you need time, obedience classes and most of all a stable enviorment.

Good Luck on your search.

Answer 6

Yes they shed the hair looks like eyelashes. They have health problems like every other dog.

Answer 7

If you mean a dachsund, yes, they can shed, but their hair is SO short (if you dont' get a long-haired variety), it hardly matters. My mimi weenie dog really has no hair on her underbelly, just soft skin!

Answer 8

short haired ones not so much, don't let them up on furniture, when they jump from too high up they can fracture their backs

Answer 9

well mostly if i were you i would take it to the groomers once evry two months it will help (good luck)

Answer 10

if u mean dacshunds then yes. even my short haired one does