Dachshund vs Great Dane
Compare the Dachshund to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Great Danes.
Dachshund
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
7-10 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Great Dane
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1400 AD
-1400 BC
Dachshund
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Great Dane
Dachshund
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Dachshund
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Dachshund
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
7-10 Years
Dachshund
Great Dane
Dachshund
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Great Dane
