One of the most commonly asked questions involving dachshund hair is how to keep your dachshunds coat shiny and healthy. Different breeds of DOGS have different coats, and so some breeds will need specialized care to keep their coat shiny, but hair is a protein, regardless of style, so there are some common steps you can take to keep your dachshunds coat shiny and healthy.

The first thing to look at is your dachshunds diet. Unless your dachshund is very old, or of a species that shouldn't, feed it a diet that is high in quality protein. Meat based dry DOG food is usually best. Meat based is the most important factor since that is the most digestible, and hence most useful, protein to your dachshunds. General health also helps your dachshund to have a shiny coat, so makes sure that your dachshund has access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Most DOG foods, especially the meat based dry foods, will provide enough vitamins to keep your dachshund healthy, and in turn to keep your dachshund's coat shiny. There are extra vitamin supplements offered and there are some great ones at www.doggyvitamin.com .

In addition to this, brushing your dachshunds coat on a frequent basis will help to guarantee a healthy and shiny coat. Use specific dachshund shampoos when bathing your pet, and make sure to rinse the dachshund fully. Left over shampoo or conditioner can not only dull the coat, but may be irritating to the dachshunds skin. Take these basic steps and in a relatively short time you should notice a drastic improvement in your dachshunds coat.