Dachshund vs Mastiff
Compare the Dachshund to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Mastiffs.
Dachshund
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
6-10 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Mastiff
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1400 AD
-700 BC
Dachshund
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Mastiff
Dachshund
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Dachshund
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
High
Dachshund
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
6-10 Years
Dachshund
Mastiff
Dachshund
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Mastiff
