Dachshund vs Schipperke
Compare the Dachshund to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Schipperkes.
Dachshund
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Schipperke
Origin Country
Germany
Belgium
Origin Year
1400 AD
1880 AD
Dachshund
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Schipperke
Dachshund
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Schipperke
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Dachshund
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Dachshund
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Schipperke
Dachshund
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Dachshund
Schipperke
