Jumping Dog Illusion - Dachshund

Jumping Dog Illusion - Dachshund

Perfect for dog lovers, families, or anyone who enjoys art that radiates happiness

This joyful Dachshund captures a moment of pure happiness in mid-air. This lively little dog is full of warmth and playful energy — leaping forward with closed eyes, a gentle smile, and an expression of pure delight. The illusion of jumping is created by a cleverly designed leash attached to the dog’s collar. This gives the sculpture a natural and dynamic sense of motion, as if the cheerful Dachshund is joyfully bounding toward its favorite person, toy or treat. With its long body, short legs, and sweet expression, this model perfectly captures the spirited and curious nature of the breed. It’s an easy to assembles model and requires no complex setup. Perfect for dog lovers, families, or anyone who enjoys art that radiates happiness.

Check out other dog breeds:

Golden Retriever:

Looking for a ghost dogs with the same illusion? Check out my other models!

You’d like to see this model with a different dog breed?
Feel free to download my model, check it out if if you like the style (and leave a like!).
Let me know in the comments which breed you’d love to see next. I can’t promise I’ll be able to make it, but if I find the time, your suggestions help inspire my next creation.

Please read before printing:

This model features fine details and delicate structures.
Make sure your print bed is clean and free from dust, grease, or residue to ensure strong adhesion.
Place your printer on a stable, vibration-free surface, and confirm that vibration compensation is correctly calibrated.
Before printing, double-check that your filament profile matches the material and that your bed temperature is properly set.

Dry your filament.
For more tips on this topic, check out this video on YouTube. video (Youtube).

Print Recommendation:

I recommend printing this Models with the orignal intendet Print Profil: [original] variable layers, optimised settings.
This includes a layer height of 0.16 mm and the upper part of the dog head with a layer height of 0.08 mm and hidden seams. The variable layer height is already set in the 3MF file.

The leash is set to 100% infill to balance the jumping dog and keep it stable. The infill is already set in the 3MF file.

The upright angled position of the dog on the print bed minimizes the chance of print errors and reduces both print time and the amount of support structures needed.

Additional supports have been added to the tail, paws and body to minimalize the risk of print errors.

Additional brims have been added to the leash to minimalize the risk of print errors.

I recommend PLA Matte Bonewhite and the settings in my print profil for a high quality print.

Support Structures:

The Design and my Print Profil is designed with minimal but necessary supports and brims.

Support and brims are easy to remove.

Assemble:

Insert the leash into its matching opening and push it all the way in. Apply gentle pressure to the thicker parts of the leash to avoid cracks or breaks. 

If you hear a slight crackling sound while inserting the chain into the opening, it’s also could be caused by small filament strings that have formed inside the holes. Just keep pushing gently without to much force.

The openings have been enlarged, making it much easier to insert the lines compared to my earlier models.

See Gif for reference:

Have fun printing!