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Red dachshund

The classic rusty to deep mahogany coat, sometimes with scattered black hairs on the back and ears.

Colour facts
Pattern groupSolid
Coats it appears insmooth, long, wire
Registry statusAccepted by FCI, AKC and The Kennel Club in all coats.

Health notes

No known colour-linked health issue.

Varieties with this colour

Related colours

All twelve colours. See also eye health.

Sources

Health notes summarise published studies on pigment genes in dogs and are general only.

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