Dachshund vs Whippet
Compare the Dachshund to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Whippets.
Dachshund
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Whippet
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1610 AD
Dachshund
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Whippet
Dachshund
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Dachshund
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Whippet
Dachshund
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Whippet
