Dachshund vs Doberman Pinscher

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

Dachshund vs Doberman Pinscher
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
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General Details
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
65-99 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1890 AD
Temperament
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Traits
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
None
Exercise Needs
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Common Health Issues
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
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Wobbler Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Dachshund
Doberman Pinscher
Breed Colors
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
Black and Rust
Blue and Rust
Isabella and Rust
Red and Rust
White
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