Dachshund vs Shih-Poo
Compare Dachshunds to Shih-Poos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1400 AD
Unspecified
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Shih-Poo
