Bull Terrier vs Dachshund
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Dachshunds.
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1862 AD
1400 AD
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-16 Years
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Bull Terrier
Dachshund
