I'm Julia, a fashion designer in Munich, and I share my apartment with two dachshunds, Carlos and Diego. They were never just pets. They're family, each with their own quirks, opinions and very strong feelings about the weather.

THE PROBLEM
When winter arrived, so did the worry. Carlos shivered on every walk, and Diego loved splashing through puddles but hated getting wet. Long bodies, short legs, not much protection from the cold. I searched everywhere for coats that would actually work: too loose, too tight, too short in the back. Nothing was made for the shape of a dachshund.

THE IDEA
So I did what I know how to do. Sketchpad out, sewing machine on, and I designed the coats myself. Carlos and Diego became my muses (and my most demanding clients). It took a lot of trial and error until everything fit properly and still looked like them: playful, a bit dramatic, always well dressed. Soon friends and other dachshund owners started asking where the coats were from.

THE LABEL
That's how Dachshund Couture began: clothing and accessories cut specifically for dachshund bodies. Everything is produced ethically in the EU from carefully selected premium fabrics, many of them from Italy. With our own sizing system with up to 10 sizes, your dachshund gets a fit that actually works, from miniatures to standards.

CARLOS & DIEGO
They are still part of everything. They were the inspiration, they test every new piece, and they take their job as brand ambassadors very seriously. You'll find them in most of our photos and videos.

THE FAMILY
What started with two coats has become a community of dachshund people around the world. People who know exactly why a coat needs to be longer in the back, and why nobody wants to go out in the rain. Welcome to the family.

VISIT US
Visiting Munich? Come by our showroom and try everything on with your dachshund. Send us a message first, and we will make time for you.