However, GOOD piebalds that truly look like Dachshunds ARE rare. This gene is associated with congenital deafness in some breeds including bull terriers, Samoyeds, bulldogs and beagles. Piebald genetics vary from breed to breed. We are located in Anderson, SC. Piebald is not a pattern which is described by the AKC Official Standard of the Dachshund, but it is an old pattern which has existed from the breed's early origins. In some breeds it acts as a recessive trait, meaning a dog needs two copies of the gene to display the trait. However our puppies have gone to Florida and other states.
Can a piebald dachshund have blue eyes? Meet Ziva, our piebald Siberian Husky.
The gene responsible for piebald marking in dogs is the MITF gene.