Dachshund vs Affenpinscher vs Brussels Griffon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dachshund	Affenpinscher	Brussels Griffon
Origins	Germany	Germany France	Belgium
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	13	147	94
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Other Names	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Affen, Affie, African Terrier, Monkey Dog, Monkey Terrier	Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Brussels Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Belgian Griffon, Griffon
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Belgian Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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 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.	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
Price	$500-$700	$800-$1200	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Dachshund vs Affenpinscher vs Brussels Griffon

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	6-12 pounds (2.5-5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	8 pounds (3.5 kg)	9 pounds (4 kg)
Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Affenpinscher vs Brussels Griffon

Coat	Fine	Wiry	Rough Smooth
Colors	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Belge Tan Red Black Silver	Belge Black Black & Tan Red
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Affenpinschers shed none to minimal.	Brussels Griffons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Dachshund vs Affenpinscher vs Brussels Griffon

Temperament	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn	Alert Inquisitive Sensitive Companionable Selfish Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Affenpinscher's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Affenpinschers are quite easy to train.	Brussels Griffons are hard to train.
Playfulness	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed.	Brussels Griffons, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Affenpinschers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Affenpinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Brussels Griffons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Affenpinschers need a lot of social interaction.	Brussels Griffons are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks.	Average: The Brussels Griffon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Affenpinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Brussels Griffons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Affenpinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Brussels Griffons are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Brussels Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Affenpinschers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Brussels Griffons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Affenpinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Brussels Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Affenpinschers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Brussels Griffons don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Affenpinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brussels Griffons adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Affenpinschers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Brussels Griffons 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.
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 - Dachshund vs Affenpinscher vs Brussels Griffon

Stranger Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards strangers.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are not kid-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Brussels Griffons are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brussels Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people.	Brussels Griffons are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Affenpinschers are generally with other pets.	Brussels Griffons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Affenpinschers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Brussels Griffons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	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)	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.	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 Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Brussels Griffon 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 - Dachshund vs Affenpinscher vs Brussels Griffon

Health Issues	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Brussels Griffon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	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)	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle	Allergies Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	13-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Affenpinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Brussels Griffons have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Affenpinschers have an average exercise need.	Brussels Griffons exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Affenpinschers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Brussels Griffons like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brussels Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Brussels Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Brussels Griffon is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Affenpinscher vs Brussels Griffon

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	4-8 puppies	1-3 puppies	1-3 puppies
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