Border Terrier vs Dachshund
Compare Border Terriers to Dachshunds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1700 AD
1400 AD
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Border Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Border Terrier
Dachshund
