Dachshund vs Cavapoo
Compare Dachshunds to Cavapoos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
9-14 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
7-26 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1400 AD
1950 AD
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Dachshund
Cavapoo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Dachshund
Cavapoo
