Dachshund vs Rottweiler
Compare the Dachshund to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Rottweilers.
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-11 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
100 AD
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-11 Years
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Dachshund
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Rottweiler
