Chihuahua vs Dachshund
Compare the Chihuahua to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Dachshunds.
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Origin Country
Mexico
Germany
Origin Year
1850 AD
1400 AD
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Long
Chihuahua
Dachshund
