The Most Common Dachshund Quirks We See

If you’ve ever shared your life with a dachshund, you already know — they’re not quite like any other dog. Every week at Long Dog Hotel, I meet new sausages with their own little quirks, and yet somehow, they all seem to belong to the same wonderfully eccentric club.

This isn’t a guide or a list of “shoulds.” It’s just a peek behind the scenes at the small, hilarious, and heart‑melting things we see every day.

🐾 The Blanket Burrowers

No matter how warm the room is, there’s always at least one dachshund who insists on tunnelling under a blanket until only a nose peeks out. Some even drag their bedding across the room to create the perfect burrow. It’s part instinct, part comfort, and entirely adorable.

🍽️ The Food Detectives

Scatter feeding is a daily joy here — noses to the ground, tails wagging, every crumb investigated like a clue in a mystery. Dachshunds don’t just eat; they forage. Even after the last treat has been found, they’ll keep searching, just in case the universe has hidden one more.

🛏️ The Bed Connoisseurs

Beds are serious business. Some dachshunds choose one and stay loyal forever; others rotate between three favourites depending on the time of day. There’s always a moment of deep consideration before settling — a sigh, a shuffle, and then the perfect curl.

🎾 The Toy Curators

Every dachshund seems to have a personal collection strategy. Some pile toys neatly in one corner; others scatter them like confetti. A few have a single beloved item — often a squeaky hot dog or a well‑chewed rope — that travels everywhere with them.

🗣️ The Commentators

Dachshunds are expressive souls. They narrate their day with little grumbles, sighs, and under‑their‑breath mutters. It’s not barking — it’s commentary. You can almost hear them saying, “Excuse me, I was using that blanket,” or “Did you see who just walked past the window?”

🐕 The Social Observers

During introductions, dachshunds often prefer to watch first. They stand back, take everything in, and decide who’s worth their attention. Once they’ve made up their mind, they’ll trot over confidently — but only when they’re ready. It’s a quiet kind of bravery that I love to see.

💛 The Loyal Shadows

And then there’s the most universal quirk of all: the way dachshunds follow you from room to room, not because they need anything, but because they simply want to be near. They’re little shadows with big hearts, always checking that their person (or their Auntie Sausage!) is still within sight.

Every dachshund who stays here brings their own quirks, and together they make Long Dog Hotel feel alive — a place full of character, comedy, and quiet companionship.

They remind me daily that “normal” is overrated, and that the best kind of dog is the one who’s unapologetically themselves.