Chinese Crested vs Dachshund
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Dachshunds.
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1400 AD
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Bald
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Hairless
Short to Long
Chinese Crested
Dachshund
