Dachshund vs German Shepherd
Compare the Dachshund to the German Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and German Shepherds.
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-14 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
75-95 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1899 AD
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
Medium
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-14 Years
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Dachshund
German Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Medium
Dachshund
German Shepherd
