Dachshund vs Weimaraner
Compare the Dachshund to the Weimaraner. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Weimaraners.
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-13 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1800 AD
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-13 Years
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Dachshund
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Weimaraner
