Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dachshund	Belgian Malinois	Pomeranian
Origins	Germany	Belgium	Germany Poland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	13	44	22
Reviews	3	1	2
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Other Names	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Malinois	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers
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 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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
Price	$500-$700	$1200-$1400	$600-$800

General Appearance - Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian

Size	Small	Large	Small
Weight	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian

Coat	Fine	Weather-resistant Straight	Fluffy
Colors	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Belgian Malinoiss shed moderately.	Pomeranians shed moderately.

Characteristics - Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian

Temperament	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Active Alert Confident Friendly Hard working Protective Stubborn Watchful	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Belgian Malinoiss are very easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.
Playfulness	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	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.	Belgian Malinoiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Belgian Malinoiss are a social breed.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Belgian Malinoiss strongly protect their territory.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Belgian Malinoiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pomeranians have lower than 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.	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Belgian Malinoiss 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.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Malinoiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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.	Belgian Malinoiss 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.	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian

Stranger Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards cats.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinoiss are generally with other pets.	Pomeranians 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.	No Belgian Malinoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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)	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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian 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 Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian

Health Issues	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Pomeranian 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)	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
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.	Belgian Malinoiss are high energy dogs.	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Belgian Malinoiss need a lot of exercises.	Pomeranians 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.	Belgian Malinoiss don't need too much sleep.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 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.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian 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 Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Belgian Malinois vs Pomeranian

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	6-10 puppies	2-5 puppies
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