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09, Sep, 2024
A new version of our most popular dachshund winter coat
Autumn 2024 sees the introduction of a new version of one of our most popular dachshund dog coats. We’ve made a new version of our Cocoon winter coat in this winter’s key colour - chocolate brown - with a new slimmer elasticated collar. We’ve picked two delicious shades of green and grey too. Read on to find out what’s different …
26, Aug, 2024
How should I measure my dachshund for a dog coat?
We’ve been making bespoke dog coats for dachshunds for some years now, in partnership with dog owners. Why do we say in partnership? Because our human clients do the measuring part, and we make the coats. The good news is that measuring dachshunds is easy if you follow our instructions. The other good news is that we sense-check all measurements, so you can order with confidence. Read on to find out more …
04, Apr, 2024
Supporting your dachshund after IVDD
Our standard dachshund Sunny had successful surgery for IVDD in 2021, and we were all fortunate that he made a good recovery. Three years on, our house is still adapted to support both his spinal health and that of our younger dachshund Pixel. Read on to find out what our experiences have been...
10, Jan, 2024
Buy less, buy better for your dachshund; choose a custom-fit dog coat
Sometimes less is more. For your wallet and the planet. We’ve always said that if our clients buy just one or two properly fitting dog coats from us, coats which will go on to last for several years and survive multiple washings and muddy walks, that’s a good result for everyone. We want to play our part in reducing textile waste, textile overproduction, and over-consumption. Read on to find out more…
21, Nov, 2023
Why it really matters to have a well-fitting coat for your dachshund
The unusual shape and proportions of a dachshund mean, as most dachshund owners will eventually discover, that if you want to buy them a raincoat or insulated winter coat, buying something off-the-peg for a generalised dog breed and made in standardised sizes may not be successful. Read on for the solution …
20, Oct, 2023
Adopting a rescue dachshund
Giving a home to a rescue dachshund isn't always an easy thing to achieve. Adopting or fostering a dachshund takes a big dose of luck, as well as tenacity and a long-term perspective. Dachshunds need new homes for many reasons, and the path to a new loving home is often handled by overworked and underfunded organisations. Read on to find out more …
17, Sep, 2023
At what age should I buy a coat for my new dachshund?
Getting a new dog is one of the most emotional and life changing things we can do, whether or not you’ve had dogs before, and whatever age and stage of life your new dog is at. If you’re starting out with dachshunds, get ready for the challenge of finding a coat that fits well. One thing that we know about is finding dog coats for dachshunds. Read on to see our suggestions …
21, Aug, 2023
Dachshunds, wool and maize: the story of our new Winterwarmer waterproof dog coat!
We love a quilted coat or waistcoat (or skirt!). We’ve finally added a quilted coat to our range of bespoke dachshund coats. Quilted garments give a real sense of cosiness, and made in a technical fabric they are practical, hardwearing, and on trend. For the first time we’ve used a renewable wool-maize-based filler in this coat. Read on to find out more about the Winterwarmer coat, and the fascinating fabrics used….
03, Mar, 2023
Buying a coat for your new dachshund: mistakes to avoid
Having a new dachshund is incredibly exciting, whether she's an older rescue dog or a tiny new puppy. And if you want to protect her from the cold and rain with a coat, then read on to find out about the mistakes we made when buying coats in the early days, so you don't have to make them too!
15, Feb, 2023
What is the collective noun for a group of dachshunds?
On every sausage walk we’ve been on in London we ask ourselves what the collective noun is for a group of dachshunds. Faced with hundreds of dachshunds racing around Greenwich Park that’s a reasonable question. Now that we have two dachshunds at home, we’re thinking about this question again but in a more domestic way. We decided to do some digging (no pun intended). Read on to find out what collective nouns dachshund lovers have dreamt up for our favourite breed.
