Boston Terrier vs Dachshund

Compare the Boston Terrier to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Dachshunds.

Boston Terrier vs Dachshund
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Above Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Canine diabetes mellitus
Deafness
Narcolepsy
Baldness
Intervertebral disc disease
Acanthosis nigricans
Lymphocytic thyroiditis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Dachshund
Breed Colors
Black and White
Brindle and White
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Tan
Blue and Cream
Blue and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Tan
Red
Wheaten
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