Dachshund vs Greyhound
Compare the Dachshund to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Greyhounds.
Dachshund
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Egypt
Origin Year
1400 AD
-4000 BC
Dachshund
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Greyhound
Dachshund
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Greyhound
Dachshund
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
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