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Name	Lucas Terrier	Dachshund	Great Dasenji
Origins	England	Germany	Germany Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sporting Lucas Terrier	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Cross Breed

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Which is the smallest dog, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Small	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Dachshund? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji weight comparison:	Male: 14-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Females: 11-17 pounds (5-8 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	60-85 pounds (27-38 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 17 pounds (7.5 kg), Females: 14 pounds (6.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	72.5 pounds (32.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji height comparison:	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	22-24 inches (54-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	23 inches (58 cm)

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$500-$700	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Frequent: The Lucas Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dasenji is quite easy to get.

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji trainability comparison.	Lucas Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Great Dasenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Lucas Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Great Dasenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Lucas Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Great Dasenji dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Friendly Sweet	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Curious Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Lucas Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji?	High: Lucas Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Great Dasenji dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji social needs comparison:	Lucas Terrier dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Great Dasenji dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Lucas Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Great Dasenji is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Lucas Terrier 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. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Great Dasenji dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji playfulness comparison:	Average: Lucas Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Great Dasenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji?	Average: The Lucas Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dasenji rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Lucas Terrier breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Great Dasenji breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Lucas Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Great Dasenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Lucas Terrier dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lucas Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Great Dasenji bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Lucas Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dasenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji mouthiness comparison:	Lucas Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dasenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji?	The Lucas Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Great Dasenjis are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji health problems comparison:	No data available	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	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Kidney Issues Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Lucas Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Great Dasenji should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji lifespan comparison. How long do Lucas Terrier, Dachshund and Great Dasenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lucas Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Dasenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji energy level comparison:	Lucas Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Great Dasenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Lucas Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Great Dasenji dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Lucas Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Great Dasenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	1/4 to 1 cup 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.	6 to 8 cups 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? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Lucas Terrier has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dasenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji coat comparison:	Dense Soft Thick Weather-resistant Double Harsh	Fine	Fine Dense
Colors What are the original Lucas Terrier, Dachshund and Great Dasenji color?	Black Tan White Grey	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Black Tan Red Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji grooming comparison:	Average: The Lucas Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dasenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Lucas Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Great Dasenji dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji?	Low 🔽 The Lucas Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dasenji has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Lucas Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Great Dasenji is an average drooler. See more.

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Lucas Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Great Dasenji dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Lucas Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Dasenji dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Lucas Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Great Dasenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Lucas Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Dasenji dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji?	Lucas Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Great Dasenji dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji?	Yes Lucas Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Dasenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Lucas Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Dasenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Lucas Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Great Dasenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Lucas Terrier or Dachshund or Great Dasenji? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
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: Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji?	Not really Lucas Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dasenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Lucas Terrier and Dachshund and Great Dasenji have?	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-9 puppies
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Lucas Terrier vs Dachshund vs Great Dasenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Lucas Terrier Club Of America Lucas Terrier Club Of The United Kingdom	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 data available

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