Dachshund vs Chiweenie
Compare Dachshunds to Chiweenies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
5-9 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
6-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1400 AD
1990 AD
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Dachshund
Chiweenie
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
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Dachshund
Chiweenie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Long
Dachshund
Chiweenie
