Dachshund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Compare Dachshunds to Miniature Australian Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1400 AD
1978 AD
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
