Dachshund vs Papillon
Compare the Dachshund to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Papillons.
Dachshund
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Papillon
Origin Country
Germany
France
Origin Year
1400 AD
1500 AD
Dachshund
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Papillon
Dachshund
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Papillon
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-16 Years
Dachshund
Papillon
Dachshund
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Papillon
