Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Pug – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dachshund	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	Pug
Origins	Germany	Ireland	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	13	49	31
Reviews	3	1	5
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Other Names	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Wheaten, Wheatie, Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff
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 1973 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type 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 Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	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-$1000	$300-$500

General Appearance - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Pug

Size	Small	Medium	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: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)
Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Pug

Coat	Fine	Curly	Fine
Colors	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Wheaten	Fawn Black
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.	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are low shedders.	Pugs shed above average.

Characteristics - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Pug

Temperament	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Affectionate Faithful Playful Energetic Intelligent Spirited	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite easy to train.	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.	Pugs, 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.	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are good watchdogs.	Pugs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Pugs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pugs 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 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.	Pugs 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pugs 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pugs 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Pug

Stranger Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Pugs 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pugs 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.	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.	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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pug 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Pug

Health Issues	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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)	Addison's Disease Allergies Cancer Renal Dysplasia	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Pugs 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Pugs 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Pugs 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.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Pug

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	5-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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