Dachshund vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Dachshund to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Jack Russell Terriers.
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1819 AD
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Jack Russell Terrier
