Dachshund vs Sheltie
Compare the Dachshund to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Shelties.
Dachshund
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Sheltie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1909 AD
Dachshund
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Sheltie
Dachshund
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Dachshund
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Dachshund
Sheltie
Dachshund
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Dachshund
Sheltie
