Chihuahua vs Dachshund

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

Chihuahua vs Dachshund
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Chihuahua
Dachshund
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General Details
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Origin Country
Mexico
Germany
Origin Year
1850 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Luxating patella
Pulmonic stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Shivering
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Obesity
Dental problems
Respiratory problems
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
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Cream
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Cream
Blue and Cream
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Tan
Fawn and Tan
Red
Red
Wheaten
Wheaten
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