I'm not a huge Black Friday shopper myself. You won't find me lining up at 1 am outside a pet store just to get a deal. However, I do browse Black Friday deals online to see if there is anything I need to pick up for my Dachshunds, Summit and Gretel. To save you the time, I combed through all the early Black Friday pet offers on Amazon and hand-selected the ones I think are great for … [Read more...]

We recently had the chance to try out a couple dog jackets from Voyagers K9 Apparel. People started asking me for my reviews so here they are. Disclaimer: I bought two of these jackets but they sent me the other two at no cost to review. A Note on the Necessity of Dog Jackets While a dog's fur or hair does add a certain amount of insulation against the cold, it's not always enough … [Read more...]

Back in 2012, I started writing about the best sweaters and coats for Dachshunds because I know how hard it can be to find one that fits their odd-shaped body well. I’ve personally faced challenges when finding coats that fit my Dachshund’s long body, deep chest, and that accommodates their short legs. It’s especially hard if you are looking for a good quality jacket for miniature … [Read more...]

Updated: September 29, 2020 Finding a harness for hiking with your Miniature Dachshund can be a real challenge. Trust me, I've been trying to find one that fits well, and doesn't chafe when it gets wet and dirty, for years. Literally YEARS. We're talking over ten. I've tried many harnesses from the biggest names in outdoor dog gear to handmade ones I've found at craft fairs. One … [Read more...]

I've tried almost every harness recommended for Dachshunds and I have two top favorites - one for normal life and and hiking. This review is for the first one. The one my dogs wear around 90% of the time. UPDATED: This post originally published in April 2019. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a … [Read more...]

You bought a super cute Dachshund fleece coat or sweater but, unfortunately, it doesn't fit. It's disappointing. I get it. It's difficult to find clothes for a Dachshund that don't end up looking like a midriff shirt because it only covers half way down their body. When shopping for a fleece coat for your Dachshund, I'm assuming you are looking for something to keep them warm. If the … [Read more...]

UPDATED: October 18, 2020 I get a lot of questions about Summit and Gretel's dog jackets from Hurtta. People are excited when they see a quality made gear for active Dachshunds. I like that you guys are interested in them, and I really do like helping you out, but I find myself answering the same questions about sizing a couple of times every week. To make sure I don't forget … [Read more...]

Please welcome Elena and her Dachshund Moo to the blog. I introduced her in our 6-year anniversary blog post the other day . Today is her second guest post on the blog.  I recently embarked on an outdoor excursion with Moo, two of my friends from work, and their two pups. Our four-legged companions made an unlikely trio: a Dachshund, a St. Bernese Mountain Dog, and a Shih Tzu. We … [Read more...]

Updated: December 12, 2019 As much as we like adventuring in the woods, sometimes we like to spend a day exploring our own City. Our heavy-duty outdoor jackets are usually just too much for a little causal exploration. For those times, Chester and Gretel usually just wear a lighter fleece jacket to keep the chill off. For around town, I had been using cheap, ill-fitting fleeces from … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Sadly, this jacket has been discontinued. But if you find one on closeout, or used, this article may still be of interest to you. Fall is coming. I told you earlier how I used to dread it but I changed my attitude and now I look forward to several things. One of the reasons I look forward to fall is that I get to pull out my favorite dog jackets for keeping Chester and Gretel dry and … [Read more...]

One of the questions I get most often is "Do you have any recommendations for jackets that fit Dachshunds well?" We know all to well how hard it can be to find jackets that fit the Dachshunds long body, deep chest, and accommodates their short legs. Alert: A more recent update can be found in my article Coats for Dachshunds That Fit Their Long Body. There is still good information in … [Read more...]