Dachshund vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Dachshunds to Miniature Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
14-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1700 AD
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
14-15 Years
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Miniature Poodle
