Dachshund vs Pointer
Compare the Dachshund to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Pointers.
Dachshund
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Pointer
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1650 AD
Dachshund
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Pointer
Dachshund
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Dachshund
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Pointer
Dachshund
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Pointer
