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.
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.
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 | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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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 | ||
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |