A long-haired dachshund with expressive eyes and floppy ears against a white background in Austin Texas.

The dappliest dachshund


Little Ladybird is a mini dachshund with a huge personality. She was a bit hesitant at first about being photographed at our Austin studio but warmed up quickly and was confidently posing to show her best side. (Actually, all of her sides are her best sides.) We started on white seamless paper so that she could wander around and be well lit wherever she landed.

A long-haired dachshund sits and looks upward with an attentive expression on a white background.

Ladybird's first pose -- tentative, curious, or just looking for treats?

It didn't take Ladybird long to warm up. She was already smiling for her second shot! And, look at that head tilt!

Long-haired dachshund with brown and cream coat sitting against white background tilting head to the side and smiling.

She soon figured out that I had the treats and made her move -- slowly. She almost tiptoed as if she was trying to sneak up on me.

Long-haired dachshund with cream colored fur inches toward the photographer.

On the move


Ladybird raised her paw often during her session. She can even wave on command, which you'll see later.

Long-haired dachshund puppy with golden brown fur shown with paw raised.

Such a gorgeous coat

Since Ladybird is a little thing, we were able to place her in a copper pot to complement her gorgeous coat. What a stunning girl!

Adorable long-haired dachshund puppy sitting in a copper metal tub with a white towel on a gray background.
A cute dachshund puppy sits in a rustic copper tub with a fluffy white blanket against a white background.
Long-haired dachshund puppy lounging in a vintage copper basin with white fabric, photographed from different angles.

Going green

We were having such a good time photographing this wee one and thought she'd look great against a green background. She did not disappoint! Look at her waving!

Long-haired dachshund waving on dark green velvet blanket in studio portrait series.
A long-haired dachshund dog poses on a dark green blanket at fetching fido fotography in Austin.
Dachshund poses against dark green backdrop with expressive eyes and tilted head.

Modeling is hard work


Dachshunds were not bred to be models. In fact, they were actually bred to hunt badgers, and according to the AKC, packs of them were bred to hunt wild boar! That's hard work!


Ladybird worked hard too, even if it was indoors and on fluffy blankets. Time to say goodbye -- or maybe just good night!

A fluffy long-haired dachshund sits contentedly on a green blanket against a dark green background.
A serene long-haired dachshund with golden fur rests on a green blanket against a dark green background.
A long-haired dachshund rests at the end of her photo session at a photography studio in austin.

Looking for a dachshund rescue in Austin, Texas?


Central Texas Dachshund Rescue

Diamond Dachshund Rescue

All Texas Dachshund Rescue


Interested in having your dog photographed with us?


We're actually holding mini sessions using the same green background that was used with Ladybird the weekend of March 14th and 15th to benefit Central Texas Dachshund Rescue. Your can book your session here.


Or, if your dog needs a longer session, please visit our website to learn more.