We quickly noticed that Beer was a tough little dog, but as soon as we took him along and he had to wait a moment, he started shivering. "Is he cold?" we wondered... "Or is he just excited?" Our first reaction was: well, he's a dog, they don't get cold. And we weren't into jackets (or fancy dress). But the more often he went along in our vintage car, the more he shivered. It can get quite cold in there because it doesn't warm up very quickly. So we did some research and came across an article about dogs with little hair on their bellies, and especially Dachshunds, who get cold just like us humans. Okay, so he needs a jacket for when he has to sit still outside... but we don't want to ruin his tough image!
We quickly realized the problem with our long-backed friends: the jackets were either too sweet or too short! Eventually, we found the perfect jacket, and that's how it all started. People on the street asked about the sturdy yet practical jacket, and we noticed that Dachshund owners had many more specific needs for their Dachshunds. And so, our webshop, www.hashteckel.nl, was born: all sorts of products for our friends, offering the best comfort and health benefits. Everything personally tested by our Bear (and his brother Karel).
So: are you looking for a specific Dachshund product (we also have fun gadgets for owners!) or do you have any ideas about what would fit in our range? Don't hesitate to send us a message! Enjoy www.hashteckel.nl and see you soon!