Boxer vs Dachshund
Compare the Boxer to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Dachshunds.
Boxer
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Dachshund
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1894 AD
1400 AD
Boxer
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Dachshund
Boxer
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Boxer
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boxer
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Boxer
Dachshund
Boxer
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Boxer
Dachshund
