Chow Chow vs Dachshund
Compare the Chow Chow to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Dachshunds.
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-150 BC
1400 AD
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Chow Chow
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Long
Chow Chow
Dachshund
