Dachshund vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Dachshund to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Silky Terriers.
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
Australia
Origin Year
1400 AD
1900 AD
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Dachshund
Silky Terrier
