Dachshund vs German Pinscher
Compare Dachshunds to German Pinschers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1879 AD
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Dachshund
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
German Pinscher
