How to photograph your Dachshund
For a portrait, focus on the head and chest rather than the full long body, so the face fills the frame. A clear phone photo at eye level, in daylight, with both ears in frame gives the best result.
Did you know?
'Dachshund' means 'badger dog' in German — they were bred to dig into badger dens.
Best styles for a Dachshund painting
A Dachshund's long nose, deep chest and serious, soulful eyes look like they stepped out of an old European portrait, which fits a breed with roots in German hunting tradition. [Renaissance Noble](/styles/renaissance) dresses your Doxie in a velvet doublet and ruff collar against a warm, candlelit background; [The King](/styles/royal-king) adds a crown for the dog who already rules the house. Both are part of our Character Pet Portrait.
For something lighter, Minimal Line Art captures the unmistakable Doxie profile in a few elegant strokes, beautiful on a mug or a white tee. And the Cartoon portrait turns those big ears and bright eyes into adorable Dachshund art, with their name on top.
Photo tips for a long-bodied, long-nosed dog
The breed's shape is the challenge: if you back up to fit the whole body, the face gets tiny. For a custom Dachshund portrait, get close and fill the frame with the head and chest. Hold your phone at nose height and slightly to one side, so the long muzzle doesn't look squashed.
Long-haired Doxies have silky ear feathering that looks gorgeous in paint, so brush it out before the photo. Wire-haired Doxies have eyebrows and a beard that give them character; make sure the eyes aren't hidden under the brows. Dapple Dachshunds sometimes have a blue eye, and that comes through in the art as long as it's visible in the photo.
Dachshund gifts and a gentle memorial option
Doxie people love their breed loudly. A custom face tee or hoodie is the classic Dachshund gift; a mug from $29.99 and face socks make easy stocking stuffers. For a friend's birthday, see our dog birthday gift ideas.
Dachshunds can share many years with their families, and saying goodbye after so long together is hard. The [Forever in My Heart](/styles/angel) style shows your Doxie on soft clouds with a subtle halo, and a custom ornament keeps them part of every holiday. More ideas are in our pet memorial gifts collection.
A Christmas portrait for your Doxie
Dachshunds and holiday sweaters are a famous pairing, so the Christmas Pet Portrait is a natural fit. Choose [Christmas Sweater](/styles/christmas-sweater) for a cozy knitted look, [Santa Paws](/styles/christmas-santa) for a Santa hat in front of a glowing tree, or [Snowy Watercolor](/styles/christmas-snow) for something softer. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas in the continental US, or choose the digital file if you're cutting it close.