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Compare Dachshund and Border Terrier. Which is better: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle?
Name | Dachshund | Border Terrier | Toy Poodle |
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Origins | Germany | England Scotland | Germany France |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 13 | 92 | 449 |
Reviews | 7 | 1 | 5 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel | Borders |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Border Terrier? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle weight comparison: | Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg) | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle height comparison: | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) | Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) | Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which is more expensive? | $500-$700 | $1200-$1400 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Trainability
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle trainability comparison. | Dachshund dogs are easy to train. | Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. | Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Dachshund dogs are average defenders. | Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever |
Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Border Terrier dogs 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
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? | High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle social needs comparison: | Dachshund dogs are a social breed. | Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle playfulness comparison: | Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? | A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. | Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Dachshund 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Toy Poodle 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. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle mouthiness comparison: | Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? | The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle health problems comparison: |
Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy |
Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Dachshund, Border Terrier and Toy Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle?
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle energy level comparison: | Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need. | Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need. | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | 1 to 1.5 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. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle weight gain potential comparison: | High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle coat comparison: | Fine | Rough |
Dense Curly Thick |
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Colors
What are the original Dachshund, Border Terrier and Toy Poodle color? |
Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown |
Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Dachshund or Border Terrier or {name3 shedding: | Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. | Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? | Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? |
Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people. | Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Dachshund or Border Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which is better for autism? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | 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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle? | Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a 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. |
Fighting Dog / Military 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. |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Dachshund and Border Terrier and Toy Poodle have? | 4-8 puppies | 2-8 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
Dachshund vs Border Terrier vs Toy Poodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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