Dachshund vs Shiloh Shepherd dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dachshund	Shiloh Shepherd dog
Origins	Germany	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
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Other Names	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Shiloh Shepherd dog, Shiloh
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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 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 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	No set
Price	$500-$700	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Dachshund vs Shiloh Shepherd dog

Size	Small	Giant
Weight	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 115 pounds (52 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Shiloh Shepherd dog

Coat	Fine	Smooth Double
Colors	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Black Black & Tan Golden Grey Silver White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Shiloh Shepherd dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Dachshund vs Shiloh Shepherd dog

Temperament	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Companionable Loving Outgoing Gentle Loyal Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Shiloh Shepherd dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs, 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.
Affection Level	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Shiloh Shepherd dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shiloh Shepherd dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs 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.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs 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.
Apartment Friendly	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Shiloh Shepherd 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.
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.

Good With - Dachshund vs Shiloh Shepherd dog

Stranger Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shiloh Shepherd dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Shiloh Shepherd dogs 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shiloh Shepherd 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.

Health Factors - Dachshund vs Shiloh Shepherd dog

Health Issues	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
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)	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	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.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 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.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Shiloh Shepherd dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shiloh Shepherd dog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Shiloh Shepherd dog

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	6-12 puppies
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