Dachshund vs Goldendoodle
Compare Dachshunds to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1400 AD
1992 AD
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to High
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None to Medium
Dander
Low
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
