Dachshund vs Siberian Husky

Compare the Dachshund to the Siberian Husky. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Siberian Huskies.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Dachshund is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Siberian Husky is not recommended for new owners.
Children - Both the Dachshund and Siberian Husky are great with children.
Grooming - The Dachshund is easier to groom than the Siberian Husky.
Barking - Both the Dachshund and Siberian Husky are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.

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Dachshund vs Siberian Husky

Breed Name	Dachshund	Siberian Husky
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-16 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	5-11 in.	20-23 in.
Weight	11-32 lb	35-60 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	Germany	Russia
Origin Year	1400 AD	900 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Poor	Very Good
Personality
	Aggressive Enjoys Attention Jealous Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn Protective	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	No	Yes
Large Yard	No	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	50°F to 80°F	-70°F to 65°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	17 mph	28 mph
Strength	Medium	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium-High
Shedding	Low	Medium-High
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	None	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Dachshund	Siberian Husky
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	Yes	No
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	High	Average
Chasing	Below Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Very Low
Herding	Below Average	Average
Hunting	Average	Very Low
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Average	Very Low
Sledding	Below Average	High
Watch	High	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Dachshund	Siberian Husky
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-16 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Acanthosis Nigricans	Yes	No
Baldness	Yes	No
Bloat	Yes	No
Cancer	Yes	No
Canine Diabetes Mellitus	Yes	No
Cataracts	No	Yes
Corneal Dystrophy	No	Yes
Cushing's Syndrome	Yes	No
Deafness	Yes	No
Demodectic Mange	Yes	No
Elbow Dysplasia	Yes	No
Epilepsy	Yes	No
Intervertebral Disk Disease	Yes	No
Legg-perthes Disease	Yes	No
Lymphocytic Thyroiditis	Yes	No
Mitral Valve Disease	Yes	No
Narcolepsy	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Dachshund	Siberian Husky
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	Yes	No
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Long	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	Yes
Black & Cream	Yes	No
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Blue & Cream	Yes	No
Blue & Tan	Yes	No
Chocolate	Yes	No
Chocolate & Cream	Yes	No
Chocolate & Tan	Yes	No
Cream	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Fawn & Cream	Yes	No
Fawn & Tan	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Wheaten	Yes	No
Wild Boar	Yes	No
Agouti & White	No	Yes
Black & White	No	Yes
Black, Gray, & White	No	Yes
Black, Tan, & White	No	Yes
Brown	No	Yes
Brown & White	No	Yes
Brown, Black, & White	No	Yes
Copper & White	No	Yes
Gray & Black	No	Yes
Gray & White	No	Yes
Red & White	No	Yes
Sable & White	No	Yes
Tan	No	Yes
Tan & Black	No	Yes
Tan & White	No	Yes
White	No	Yes