Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Comparison – Which dog is better Alpine Basset Hound or Westphalian Hound?

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Name	Alpine Dachsbracke	Westphalian Dachsbracke
Origins	Austria	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke. What other names are these breeds known by?	Alpine Basset Hound Basset des Alpes Alpenlandischer Dachsbracke	Westphalian Hound
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Alpine Dachsbracke and a Westphalian Dachsbracke. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Alpine Dachsbracke and a Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which breed is heavier?	33 - 40 pounds (15 - 18 kg)	Male: 33-37 pounds (15-16.5 kg), Female: 29-33 pounds (13-15 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	36,5 pounds (16,5 kg)	Male: 35 pounds (16 kg), Female: 31 pounds (14 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke? Is an Alpine Dachsbracke taller than a Westphalian Dachsbracke?	13 - 16.5 inches (34 - 42 cm)	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14,75 inches (38 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Alpine Dachsbracke and a Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which breed costs more?	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Average: The Alpine Dachsbracke is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a commonly available dog breed.

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Alpine Dachsbracke dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare training requirements.	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are easy to train. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare alertness levels.	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare territorial behaviors.	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are average defenders. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Alpine Dachsbracke and a Westphalian Dachsbracke. How do their temperaments differ?	Intelligent Loyal Fearless Brave	Active Playful Hunting
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Average to High: Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke social needs comparison:	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are a social breed. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Westphalian Dachsbracke is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke? Which can be better for hunting?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Alpine Dachsbracke barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Westphalian Dachsbracke barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Alpine Dachsbrackes, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare living space needs.	Apartment-friendly dog the Alpine Dachsbracke breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Westphalian Dachsbracke breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare adaptability levels.	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Alpine Dachsbracke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Westphalian Dachsbracke has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Alpine Dachsbracke bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Westphalian Dachsbracke bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare average lifespans.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Alpine Dachsbracke: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Westphalian Dachsbracke: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Dachsbracke can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Westphalian Dachsbracke can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Alpine Dachsbracke and a Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which breed is healthier?	The Alpine Dachsbracke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Westphalian Dachsbrackes tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Average The Alpine Dachsbracke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Westphalian Dachsbracke should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Drug Sensitivity Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease	No data available

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare activity levels.	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are high-energy dogs.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs have an average exercise need.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs don't need too much sleep.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare obesity risks.	High: The Alpine Dachsbracke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Westphalian Dachsbracke has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare daily food needs.	1/2 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare breed colors.	Dark deer red	Red Yellow Tricolor Black Saddle Markings White Saddle Markings
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Alpine Dachsbracke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Westphalian Dachsbracke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare drooling amounts.	The Alpine Dachsbracke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Alpine Dachsbracke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Westphalian Dachsbracke has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Alpine Dachsbracke and a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare fur types.	Dense Thick Smooth	Flat
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke? Do Alpine Dachsbracke dogs shed more than Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare kid-friendliness.	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are generally with other pets.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke? Which dog is more friendly?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alpine Dachsbracke or Westphalian Dachsbracke? Can an Alpine Dachsbracke and a Westphalian Dachsbracke be friends? Do Alpine Dachsbracke dogs get along with Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs?	Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke?	Yes Alpine Dachsbracke dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alpine Dachsbracke is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Westphalian Dachsbracke is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the best breed for elderly people.	Westphalian Dachsbrackes are commonly okay with elderly people.

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Alpine Dachsbracke breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Westphalian Dachsbracke breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Alpine Dachsbracke or a Westphalian Dachsbracke? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which has larger litters?	3-5 puppies	5-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Alpine Dachsbracke vs Westphalian Dachsbracke Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Alpine Dachsbracke and Westphalian Dachsbracke. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	No data available

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