Black and Tan Coonhound vs Dachshund vs Catahoula Leopard Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Black and Tan Coonhound	Dachshund	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Origins	United States	Germany	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	130	13	393
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Other Names	American Black And Tan Coonhound	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1945 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service
Price	$300-$400	$500-$700	$300-$500

General Appearance - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Dachshund vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Size	Large	Small	Large Medium
Weight	50-75 pounds (45-64 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	55-80 pounds (16-37 kg)
Avg. Weight	62.5 pounds (54.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	67.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	23-27 inches (58-68 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	25 inches (63 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Dachshund vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Coat	Fine	Fine	Smooth
Colors	Tan Black	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Blue Brown Red Tricolor Tan Brindle Gray Silver Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Black and Tan Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds are heavy shedders.	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Dachshund vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Temperament	Adaptable Outright Tempered Lovable Intelligent Easygoing Gentle Trusting	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Alert Energetic Independent Loving Protective Courageous Gentle Intelligent Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Average: Black and Tan Coonhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Black and Tan Coonhounds are easy to train.	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Black and Tan Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Black and Tan Coonhounds need for social interaction is average.	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound is a very vocal breed.	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Black and Tan Coonhounds are average watchdogs.	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Black and Tan Coonhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Black and Tan Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Black and Tan Coonhounds have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Black and Tan Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Black and Tan Coonhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Black and Tan Coonhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Dachshunds 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Dachshund vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Stranger Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Black and Tan Coonhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Black and Tan Coonhounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Black and Tan Coonhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Catahoula Leopard Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Black and Tan Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Dachshund vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Health Issues	The Black and Tan Coonhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Coonhound Paralysis Ectropion Entropion Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Deafness Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Black and Tan Coonhounds are high energy dogs.	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Black and Tan Coonhounds need a lot of exercises.	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Black and Tan Coonhounds don't need too much sleep.	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Black and Tan Coonhound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black and Tan Coonhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Black and Tan Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Black and Tan Coonhound is an average drooler.	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Black and Tan Coonhound vs Dachshund vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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