What is an English Cream Dachshund?

English Cream Dachshund, is the breed developed in the United Kingdom. This breed is highly desirable and liked as pets. They are said to be one of the most lovable creatures alive and the most elegant. 

This breed is quite a rare one to find. The main and focused point of these particular dogs is undoubtedly their coat. It comes in a few shades of cream, ranging from a very light, almost white cream to a rich golden cream. That is why they are also called Shaded Creams. 

Important Stats About English Cream Dachshund

The important stats about English Cream Dachshund are as follow:

Stat	Description
Dog Breed Group	Hound Dogs
Temperament	Playful, Lively, Devoted, Stubborn, Courageous, and Calm
Coat Length	Long-haired
Weight (in average)	5 kg (11 lbs)
Average Height	13 – 15 cm
Life Expectancy	12 – 15 years
Required Exercise	30 minutes each day
Attention Needs	Moderate
Overall Grooming Needs	Moderate

The Appearance of English Cream Dachshund

All English Cream Dachshunds are having long hair and are small in size. Due to their appearance, they look simply adorable, heartwarming, and lovable who are very difficult to resist. Their coat is very soft and has some similarities with the coat of a bunny rabbit.

The shade of English creams includes white and rich golden cream. The coat color may help in differentiating among the varieties of Dachshunds, but they all share the same habits and traits.

The Reason behind their Cream Color

The gene, known as “Chinchilla Gene” is the one that is responsible for the cream color in English Cream Dachshunds. This gene has an impact on all Doxies except the ones that are black and chocolate.

Personality and Temperament Dachsund

It is evident that English Cream Dachshunds have better self-control and temperament than all the other breeds. This breed is versatile due to its sweet nature and is also said to be of calm nature than all other Dachshund varieties.

The personality of English Cream is discussed as follow

1. Barkers

Creams are very fast in sensing the danger and will let you know by just barking at the danger. However, the frequency of barking unnecessarily needs to be regularized. This can be done by some prior training.

2. Hunters and Chasers

They do have a personality of hunting and chasing down things. They do have a high drive to prey and leave no stone unturned while carrying out the pursuit of the prey.

3. Diggers

This breed has been bred to hunt down rabbits as well as badgers in burrows and digs. They do make their way to the hiding place of the prey quite easily. 

4. High-drive for food

English Cream Dachshunds look like small dogs but they have a big appetite. They have a lot of love for food, and due to this, they gain weight quite easily and quickly.

5. Affectionate and Trustworthy

An English Cream is an affectionate and trustworthy companion, who has nothing like betrayal in them. They are well suited to a pet family and happen to be superb family dogs.

6. Intelligence

This breed is an intelligent breed. They do have the tendency to please their parents as well as other human beings. They are quite good at understanding human voice commands as well as gestures. 

7. Playful and Stubborn

The nature of English Cream is stubborn. They are independent in their nature. However, they love to play around. 

8. Suitability for Being a Watchdog

This breed is a reliable watchdog and does know the techniques to guard its territory.

Are they good with children and other pets?

If you are wondering that Doxies will get along well with children and other pets, then the answer to the question is yes. They do get along with other pets as well as children quite well. However, it is recommended to never leave them alone with children unsupervised. 

Good training is helpful in getting your Dachshund along with kids quite well. This ensures their safety. 

Grooming Requirements for English Cream Dachshunds

Due to their long hair, they do shed well moderately throughout the year. However, the heavy shedding happens only once a year. However, the overall needs for the grooming are listed as below:

1. Bathing

Dachshunds have no requirement for bathing very often. If they are bathed once a month, this will ensure the cleanliness in them. However, if you let them bath more than once a month then this will be termed as over-bathing which is not necessary at all.

2. Brushing

To ensure the maximum health of English Dachshund’s coat, it is necessary to brush them regularly by using the slicker brush. The brushing will ensure the tangle-free coat. However, brushing from the root of the tip is required to detangle the fur. 

3. Trimming

Trimming around the ears and feet of the Doxies is required regularly. Trimming is required for the sake of hygiene. 

4. Maintaining cleanliness around eyes and ears

A check related to the redness or a bad odor must be done on weekly basis. The redness or bad odor indicates the infection. Eyes should also be cleaned so that there is no redness as well as discharge. 

A regular and weekly grooming will help you as a pet parent to spot potential health issues beforehand. On successful grooming, always try to reward your English Cream Dachshund with praise and toys or his favorite treat.

Training your English Cream Dachshund

English Cream Dachshund can prove to be a challenge in the sense of training. Therefore, one needs to be patient with him while doing so. After a consistent input on your Dachshund, he will turn out to be a wonderful and playful companion. 

However, Dachshund responds very well to positive reinforcement. To capture the interest of your dog, the training should be fun, creative, and a bit challenging. Praising and giving your dog a reward turns out to be a boost for him. 

The recommended training for your English Cream Dachshunds are as follow:

• Crate Training

• Housebreaking

• Potty Training

• Obedience Training

• Basic verbal commands like sit, stand, stay, go, etc. 

• Leash Training

• Socialization with other pets and people

Requirement of Exercise by English Cream Dachshund

English Cream Dachshunds do not require a lot of exercise like other dogs. However, their required exercise is not provided to them, they prove to be destructive dogs. Therefore, moderate exercise is required by them. Over-exercising can cause the wearing out of the tissues. 

At least 30 minutes of exercise is required by Dachshunds. The distribution of these 30 minutes should be as follow:

• Walk for 20 minutes
• 10 minutes specified for playtime

Health Problems associated with English Cream Dachshunds

Some of the prominent health problems which can be observed in English Cream Dachshunds are as follow:

1. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Almost every English Cream has issues related to its back. The symptoms of IVDD are inability to raise on its rear legs, paralysis, and occasional loss of bowel as well as bladder control.

2. Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

In this disease, slow deterioration occurs in the overall health of the retina. It is a genetic condition. Due to this problem, there could be a permanent loss of sight. It is recommended to never use those English Creams for breeding who develop the symptoms of PRA. 

3. Canine Diabetes Mellitus

This is a common disease in English Cream Dachshunds. This condition occurs when your dog’s body makes too little insulin, or stops producing it completely, or has an abnormal insulin response. This disease stops the body from regulating blood sugar levels properly. 

4. Gastric Dilatation-volvulus

This condition is referred to as bloat, which could cause a threat to the life of English Creams. This happens due to a large intake of food a day which causes dilation of the stomach, just because of food and gas. This causes restlessness and weakness in them.

Ways to Determine if your Dachshund puppy is an actual English Cream

There are some points to keep in mind to determine whether the Dachshund Puppy is whether an English Cream or not. Some of them are as below:

• All true English Cream Dachshunds are only longhaired.
• True English Cream puppies are born black and develop cream color over the course of time. 
• The nose and nails of English Cream Dachshund must be black, however, eyes must be black in color.
• Any English Cream Dachshund will not have any red undertone. 

Conclusion

An English Cream Dachshund is a beautiful and sweet addition to any family. This miniature breed has an incredibly unique coat. The English Creams do have serious health problems and one should be ready to deal with these. You should keep a better check on their health and food intake to increase their life span. 

This breed is indeed a lovely and playful breed. This breed is also said to be a cuddly family dog and is also interested in pleasing its owners.

If you are really thinking to bring this breed as your pet, then you must surely go for this breed. This breed will get along with your children quite easily.

Reference

1. Perfect Dog For Me - English Cream Dachshund