How to Groom a Girl Mini Dachshund

Miniature dachshunds are a variety of dachshunds that weigh 11 pounds or under. Mini dachshunds come in three coat varieties including smooth-haired, long-haired and wire-haired, each being relatively easy to groom because dachshunds don't shed a lot of hair. If you have a female mini dachshund, the grooming should include additional steps to prevent urinary tract infections and to keep the pet clean during her estrus period, or when the dog comes in heat.

Things You'll Need

  • Soft bristle brush, wire bristle brush or pin brush
  • Metal comb
  • Shampoo
  • Towel or blow dryer
  • Diapers
  • Ear cleaning solution
  • Ear dropper
  • Blunt-nosed scissors
  • File or nail clipper
  • Styptic powder
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush your mini dachshund regularly to reduce shedding and prevent the matting of fur. Short-haired dachshunds require the least amount of brushing and all you need is a soft bristle brush. Brush your wire-haired mini dachshund using a wire bristle brush. If your dog has long hair, use a pin brush. Long-haired dachshunds are more prone to hair matting. Use a metal comb or your fingers to untangle the hair.

    • 2

      Bathe your female mini dachshund occasionally. Frequent bathing removes the special hair fat dachshunds produce, which acts as an insulator and also keeps the hair shiny. Use a dog-formulated shampoo and pay attention not to get any shampoo into the dog's ears or eyes. Female dachshunds typically come in heat every six months and during the time your dog has blood discharges, you should clean the genital area daily. If your pet accepts wearing dog diapers, buy diapers that are suitable for mini dachshunds.

    • 3

      Dry your dog in a towel or if your dog is long-haired, use a blow-dryer.

    • 4

      Remove wax and debris from the mini dachshund's ears using an ear cleaning solution. Use an ear dropper to insert five drops of cleaning solution into your dog's ears. Your dog will shake her head, so the solution will penetrate the ear. Wipe off the ear solution that remains in the area.

    • 5

      Remove the hair in the ears with blunt-nosed scissors.

    • 6

      Cut the hair covering the anal and genital area, especially if your mini dachshund has long hair. Having a shorter urethra than male mini dachshunds, females are more exposed to urinary tract infections. If you fail to clip the hair in this area, bacteria accumulates and may cause infections.

    • 7

      Clip your mini dachshund's nails using nail clippers. As an alternative, use a file. Avoid the quick of the nail when cutting or filing. The quick is a sensitive portion of the nail, filled with nerve endings. In light-haired dogs, it is visible as a pink area. If you cut into the quick, use styptic powder to stop the bleeding.