Oil
Red and black-and-tan coats look rich in oil paint.
Custom Dachshund Portraits
Long body, short legs, enormous courage. Mostly courage.
Upload a photo of your Doxie to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Oil portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of Dachshunds
Dachshunds were bred in Germany to hunt badgers (Dachs is German for badger), which explains a lot: the long, low body built for tunnels, the deep chest, the surprisingly big bark and the firm belief that they are much larger than they are. They come in smooth, wirehaired and longhaired coats, in standard and miniature sizes, and they climbed to No. 5 on the AKC's 2025 list.
In a portrait, most of that famous body sits outside the frame, so the head does the talking: the long, tapered muzzle, the low-set floppy ears and the bright, slightly mischievous eyes. Wirehaired Doxies bring eyebrows and a beard, and longhaired ones bring silky feathered ears, so it's worth matching the style to the coat. That unmistakable profile makes them naturals for the graphic styles.
Coat & color
Red, black and tan, chocolate, cream, dapple and brindle are common. Dapple and brindle look terrific in watercolor; red coats glow in oil.Popularity
No. 5 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Oil · Thick oil paint on a flat color.
Photo tips for your Doxie
01Get down on the floor
A Dachshund's eye level is about a foot off the ground. Lie down with your phone and their face will fill the frame naturally.02Mind the muzzle angle
A slight three-quarter angle shows off the length of the muzzle. Straight-on photos can make the nose look stubby.03Let the ears hang
Catch them sitting or standing rather than lying with their ears flopped sideways, so the ear shape reads clearly.
Styles for a Doxie
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
Dachshund portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
Will the portrait show my Dachshund's long body?
Our portraits are composed around the head and chest, which is where likeness lives, so expect a classic head-and-shoulders portrait rather than a full-length one. The famous profile still comes through in the muzzle and ears.
Which portrait style suits a Dachshund?
We'd start with Oil: Red and black-and-tan coats look rich in oil paint. Modern Sage is a close second: Red and black-and-tan coats sit well on sage green. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Doxie.
What kind of photo of my Doxie works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Doxie specifically: Get down on the floor. A Dachshund's eye level is about a foot off the ground. Lie down with your phone and their face will fill the frame naturally. Mind the muzzle angle. A slight three-quarter angle shows off the length of the muzzle. Straight-on photos can make the nose look stubby.
How much does a custom Dachshund portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.