Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever
Compare the Dachshund to the Labrador Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Labrador Retrievers.
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Origin Country
Germany
Canada
Origin Year
1400 AD
1700 AD
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
