Dachshund vs Rottweiler vs Weimaraner – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Dachshund | Rottweiler | Weimaraner |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 13 | 8 | 34 |
Reviews | 4 | 6 | 1 |
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Other Names | Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond | Rottie, Rott | Weimaraner Vorstehhund, Weim, Grey Ghost |
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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 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943 as a Sporting 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 Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler 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 |
Price | $500-$700 | $1200-$2000 | $1500-$2000 |
General Appearance - Dachshund vs Rottweiler vs Weimaraner
Size | Small |
Large Giant | Large |
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Weight | Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) |
Avg. Height | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Rottweiler vs Weimaraner
Coat | Fine | Dense | Fine |
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Colors |
Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black |
Mahogany Tan Rust Black |
Blue Silver Gray |
Grooming | Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level | Dachshunds shed none to minimal. | Rottweilers shed moderately. | Weimaraners shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Dachshund vs Rottweiler vs Weimaraner
Temperament |
Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn |
Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective |
Alert Energetic Intelligent Steady Social Aloof Fast Powerful Stubborn |
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Intelligent Rank | Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed. |
Trainability | Dachshunds are easy to train. | Rottweilers are easy to train. | Weimaraners are easy to train. |
Playfulness | Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Weimaraners don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level | Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Weimaraners are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Dachshunds are a social breed. | Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction. | Weimaraners need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Average to high: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Dachshunds are average watchdogs. | Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs. | Weimaraners are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Dachshunds are average defenders. | Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Weimaraners are average defenders. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Weimaraners have a strong 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. | Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Weimaraners have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive | Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Weimaraners have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Apartment Friendly | Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Weimaraners are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Weimaraners 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. | Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Weimaraners 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. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Dachshund vs Rottweiler vs Weimaraner
Stranger Friendly | Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs. | Weimaraners are stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Weimaraners are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats. | Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats. | Weimaraners are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not dog-friendly. | Weimaraners are dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Weimaraner is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Weimaraners are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Dachshunds are generally with other pets. | Rottweilers are generally with other pets. | Weimaraners are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Weimaraners 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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. |
Boat Dog |
Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Weimaraner 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. |
Yes 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 Rottweiler vs Weimaraner
Health Issues | The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. |
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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) |
Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Bloat Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease |
Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 8-11 years | 10-12 years |
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. | Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Weimaraners are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Dachshunds have an average exercise need. | Rottweilers have an average exercise need. | Weimaraners need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need | Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Weimaraners don't need too much sleep. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Low to Average. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Weimaraner drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Rottweiler vs Weimaraner
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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 | 8-12 puppies | 6-8 puppies |
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