Colours of a Dachshund

Dachshunds come in a variety of colours and patterns. Here are some of the most common colours and patterns that you might see in dachshunds.

Colours of a Dachshund Dog


Dachshund dogs come in a variety of colours. Here are some of the most common colours and patterns that you might see in dachshunds:

  1. Red is the most common colour for dachshunds and can range from a light, golden red to a deep, dark red.
  2. Black and Tan: These dachshunds have black coats with tan markings on their face, chest, legs, and tail.
  3. Chocolate and Tan: These dachshunds have a chocolate-brown coat with tan markings on their face, chest, legs, and tail.
  4. Cream: These dachshunds have a light, cream-coloured coat.
  5. Black: These dachshunds have a solid black coat.
  6. Blue and Tan: These dachshunds have blue-grey coats with tan markings on their face, chest, legs, and tail.
  7. Isabella and Tan: These dachshunds have an isabella (pale fawn) coat with tan markings on their face, chest, legs, and tail.
  8. Brindle: These dachshunds have a coat with a mixture of lighter and darker stripes, creating a brindle pattern.
  9. Piebald: These dachshunds have a white coat with patches of another colour, such as red, black, or chocolate.
  10. Dappled: These dachshunds have a coat with a mottled or marbled pattern.

In addition to these colours and patterns, dachshunds can also have a variety of coat textures, including smooth, wire-haired, and long-haired.