Whether you call them “wiener dogs,” “sausage dogs,” doxies,” or some other nickname, Dachshunds are popular and make excellent pets. They are currently the 13th most popular registered dog breed in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club.
If you like Dachshunds, you have lots of choices, too. Dachshunds come in smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired coats. They can also be standard-sized or miniature-sized. Just because they are relatively small dogs, don’t let that fool you. Dachshunds are not cute little foo-foo dogs. They were originally bred to hunt badgers – one of the fiercest of all creatures. The Dachshund would go down into the badger’s den and go face to face with these ferocious animals, so they have plenty of courage. They can also be stubborn. The Dachshund is devoted and loyal to its owner but they are not always very friendly to strangers or to dogs they don’t know. Keeping other small pets in the home can be problematic since the Dachshund may be inclined to chase them.
Dachshunds may not be the best dog if you have small children. This is a breed that needs good training and socialization from a young age. They can be snappy or destructive if they are not trained from a young age. Dachshunds also have a well-earned reputation for digging. Since part of their job was finding animals underground, digging comes naturally to the breed. It is usually difficult to stop this behavior. Some Dachshunds can also be hard to house train.
Today, Dachshunds are very popular as apartment dogs and in urban areas. The breed is also popular as a participant in Dachshund races. There are “wiener dog races” across the U.S. that draw thousands of attendees and even more people to watch. Dachshunds also participate in earthdog trials. These are events where the dogs enter tunnels like mazes hoping to find an artificial bait or live (caged and protected) rat, to fulfill their natural instincts for hunting. Many Dachshunds and their owners love these events. The dogs can earn titles as they advance and become more proficient.
Dachshund names
If you have a Dachshund or you’re thinking of getting one, there are some good directions to go for names. Since this is an old German breed, German names are always a good choice. There have also been some famous Dachshunds who belonged to celebrities. Or, you might want to name your dog based on his size or appearance.
German names for Dachshunds
Male names
Adler
Adolph
Albern
Albrecht
Aldo
Alger
Alphonse
Arlo
August
Bach
Baldwin
Bernard
Bruno
Claus/Klaus
Dedrick
Dieter
Dirk
Emmet
Ernie/Ernest/Ernst
Felix
Franz
Frederik
Fritz
Gunther
Hans
Heinrich
Heinz
Kaiser
Leonard
Max
Otto
Raymond
Roland
Rolf
Rudolph/Rudy
Schwartz
Siegfried
Sigmund
Stein
Ulf
Waldo
Walter
Wolfgang
Female Dachshund Names
Ada
Amelia
Anka
Ava
Beatrix
Bernadette
Britta
Brunhilde
Claudia
Ella
Elsa
Frederika
Frieda
Fritzi
Gretchen
Greta
Heidi
Hilda
Ida
Katarina
Leona
Liesel
Lola
Marta
Millie
Mischa
Sofie
Trudy
Ursula
Wanda
Zelda
Unisex names
Bärchen – “little bear” in German
Bavaria – a federal state of Germany situated near Austria
Bayern
Berlin – Germany’s capital and largest city
Deutsch – the German word for German
Dortmund
Dresden – a large city located near the border of the Czech Republic
Düsseldorf – the German city that serves as an international business and financial center
Franky or Frankie– a play on “frank,” another word for hot dog, or as in Frankfurt, the German city
Hamburg – the second largest city and a state of Germany
Klein – German for “little”
Leipzig – the most populous city in the federal state of Saxony, Germany
Liebling – translates to “darling”
Munich – a populous and iconic city in the region of Bavaria
Pumpernickel – a heavy, slightly sweet rye bread popular in the country
Schatzi – translates to “little treasure”
Schnitzel– a popular German dish made of thin meat that is fried
Schnucki – a cute sounding German nickname
Streusel – a delicious German dessert
Dachshund names by appearance
Baby
Bean/Jellybean
Bitty
Button
Elf
Half Pint
Junior
Little
Low Rider or Lo
Mini (or Minnie)
Mite
Morsel
Munchkin
Nugget
Peanut
Pebbles
Peewee
Runt or Runty
Scrappy
Shorty
Shrimp or Shrimpy
Smalley
Squat
Squirt
Teensy
Tiny
Famous Dachshunds
Archie – Andy Warhol’s Dachshund
Baby and Boopshem – Joan Crawford’s Dachshunds
Blakie – John Wayne’s Dachshund
Boysie – Brooke Astor’s Dachshund
Chico – Einstein’s Dachshund
Clown – Brigitte Bardot’s Dachshund
Commissioner – Clark Gable’s Dachshund
Dyna – Gary Cooper’s Dachshund
Fortune – Napoleon Bonaparte’s Dachshund
Jezebel – Cole Porter’s Dachshund
Kurtze Beiner (“short legs” in German) – Marlon Brando’s Dachshund
Minnie – E.B. White’s Dachshund
Ozzy – George Harrison’s Dachshund
Red – Clint Eastwood’s Dachshund
Sausage themes
If you prefer the idea of naming your Dachshund after wieners or sausages, you’re in luck! The world is absolutely full of different kinds of sausages.
Andouille
Banger
Bologna
Boudin
Cervelat
Chipolata
Chorizo
Drisheen
Frankfurter
Glamorgan
Goetta
Haggis
Helzel
Laulau
Lincolnshire
Lolita
Longaniza
Longganisa
Mettwurst
Pepperoni
Sai ua
Saucisson
Saveloy
Skilandis
Vienna
Weisswurst
Wiener
Longhaired and wirehaired names
Longhaired and wirehaired Dachshunds offer their own unique options for names.
Bear
Cashmere
Charmin
Chewie
Crinkle
Feathers
Fuzz
Grizzly
Puffin
Samson
Shaggy
Silky
Sulley
Whiskers
Wolf
Wookie
Most popular Dachsie names
According to a survey conducted by one Dachshund rescue group, here are the most popular names for Dachshunds. There is some real creativity here!
Oscar
Heidi
Max
Penny
Chloe
Daisy
Peanut
Buddy
Fritz
Molly
Buster
Frankie
Gretchen
Maggie
Rusty
Lady
Lucy
Sammy
Willie
Dixie
Ginger
Katie
Sassy
Sophie
Bandit
Cinnamon
Minnie
Missy
Snickers
Toby
Casey
Charlie
Cocoa
Scooter
Baron
Murphy
Ruby
Rudy
Sadie
Shadow
Taffy
Weenie
Wrinkles
Abby
Baby
Belle
Chester
Digger
Duke
Fred
Greta
Gunner
Gus
Hans
Lulu
Misty
Pepper
Sam
Sasha
Schnitzel
Spike
Winston
Amadeus
Angel
Annie
April
Bailey
Bonnie
Bubba
Cassie
Chelsea
Clyde
Coco
Cody
Cookie
Copper
Dexter
Hannah
Harley
Jake
Junior
Kira
Lilly
Maya
Odie
Oskar
Otto
Penelope
Sydney
Wally
Abbey
Abigail
Augie
Barney
Baxter
Beanie
Bear
Bill
Biscuit
Bismarck
Bob
Buttons
Chili
Cleo
Cricket
D.J.
Darcy
Dino
Duncan
Dusty
Emma
Gabby
Gretel
Hansel
Honey
Jesse
Jessie
Jimmy
Louie
Maxwell
Merlin
Michel
Mickey
Milo
Mindy
Natasha
Nathan
Odin
Pepsi
Petie
Pretzel
Pumpkin
Rocky
Rosie
Roxie
Roxy
Ruderik
Scarlet
Shorty
Skipper
Smokey
Sophia
Suzi
Sweet Pea
Teddy
Tess
Tippy
Trouble
Tucker
Twinkie
Vienna
Webster
Weiner
Wiener
Willy
Woody
Alex
Allie
Ally
Anne
Artemis
Augustus
Barkley
Becky
Bela
Ben
Benson
Bentley
Bernie
Bit
Bo
Bo Bo
Boris
Boudin
Brady
Brina
Bubbles
Bud
Budweiser
Buffy
C.J.
Chopper
Cora
Corky
Cuddles
Dazey
Dickens
Dodger
Droopy
Duchess
Edna
Ellie
Emily
Flash
Frank
Freckles
Garbo
Gavin
Gertie
Gretta
Gunther
Hanna
Heinrich
Henry
Herman
Hershey
Higgins
Hilde
Holly
Izzy
J.D.
Jack
Jakko
Jasmine
Jerry
Jo Jo
Josie
K.C.
Kelsey
KoKo
Kramer
Lena
Lexie
Libby
Lille
Lily
Link
Loki
Lucky
Luke
Macy
Maddie
Madison
Mandie
Mandy
Marconi
Marty
Mercedes
Mia
Miga
Millie
Mister
Mitzi
Mollie
Moose
Mork
Moses
Muffin
Nikita
Nikki
Nugget
Oliver
Ollie
Otis
Ozzie
Pal
Patches
Pearl
Pebbles
Penney
Pepe
Phoebe
Pickle
Pickles
Pirate
Pixie
Polo
Princess
Prissy
Quincy
Ray
Red
Rita
Rocket
Rocko
Rose
Rosey
Rosy
Sally
Scarlett
Schatze
Schnapps
Schultz
Scout
Sheba
Sherman
Siegfried
Simba
Skippy
Slinky
Snicklefritz
Spanky
Sparky
Spencer
Spice
Squirt
Steffi
Stretch
Struedel
Sugar
Taylor
Tessa
Tiffany
Tigger
Tinker Bell
Tiny
Turbo
Tyr
Waldi
WD
Winnie
Wrigley
Yoda
Ziggy
Zipper
Zoe
Zoey
Conclusion
Whether you name your Dachshund for his looks, his German roots, after a famous Doxie, or simply select a cute name, he’s sure to live up to your expectations. Dachshunds are loving, loyal dogs and they often live longer than other breeds. We hope you will have many happy years together.
Dog Breed Trivia: Did you know the following breeds originated in Germany
| Affenpinscher | Leonberger |
| Dachshund | Löwchen |
| Doberman Pinscher | Miniature Pinscher |
| German Pinscher | Miniature Schnauzer |
| German Shepherd Dog | Poodle |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | Rottweiler |
| Giant Schnauzer | Standard Schnauzer |
| Great Dane | Weimaraner |
