“I’m convinced Anthropologie’s buyer has a dachshund. And for that I’m thankful.” So suggests a viral Instagram reel showcasing the clothing and decor store’s many items featuring the diminutive dog. As one of the 500-plus comments puts it: “Or, somehow they caught wind of how crazy of a cult we are LOL.”
Dachshunds, a.k.a. doxies, a.k.a. weiner dogs have always had a following as loyal as the pups themselves. Picasso sketched a famous drawing of one, and David Hockney has a whole collection of paintings inspired by his own beloved dogs. But this year, you seemingly couldn’t escape them in clothing, accessories, and home decor.
A Dachshund bag charm at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
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So, why did the weeny suddenly go wide in 2025? Well, it’s more popular as a pet than it’s been in two decades, according to American Kennel Club rankings. Still, it’s only the sixth most popular breed in the U.S. (French bulldogs, labs, golden retrievers, German shepherds, and poodles are one through five, respectively.)
Lindsay Silberman, founder of Hotel Lobby Candle and mom to dachshund Pierre, says she’s “absolutely” noticed more pieces featuring the pups. “At first I thought I was just more aware of it because I became a dachshund owner,” she says. “But when I think back to 2021, the year I got Pierre, there really wasn’t a whole lot available then.”
The trend could be traced back to Thom Browne’s “Hector” bag, which debuted back in 2016. Inspired by the designer’s own pet, the ultra-collectible style is constructed in the shape of an actual dog and starts at $1,740. Hector’s image now appears on sweaters, hair clips, tie bars, and more—and his enduring popularity helped propel the label to open its first accessories-only boutique in New York City earlier this year.
