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

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Name	Schnoodle	Dachshund
Origins	United States	Germany
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	591	13
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Other Names	Cross between the Poodle and the Schnauzer.	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Breed Recognition	Not recognized by any clubs.	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
Price	600-800	$500-$700

General Appearance - Schnoodle vs Dachshund

Size	Large Medium	Small
Weight	20-75 pounds (9-34 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Schnoodle vs Dachshund

Coat	Wiry Curly Soft Wavy	Fine
Colors	Black Gray Silver Brown White Apricot Sable Black & White Black & Tan	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Schnoodle doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Schnoodles are low shedders.	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Schnoodle vs Dachshund

Temperament	Smart Active Loyal Intelligent Watchful Playful Protective	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Schnoodle is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Schnoodles are quite easy to train.	Dachshunds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Schnoodle is a playful breed.	Dachshunds, 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	Schnoodles are highly affectionate dogs.	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Schnoodles are a social breed.	Dachshunds are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Schnoodle rarely barks.	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Schnoodles are one of the best watchdogs.	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Schnoodles strongly protect their territory.	Dachshunds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Schnoodles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Schnoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Schnoodles 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.	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Schnoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Schnoodles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Schnoodles 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.	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.
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 - Schnoodle vs Dachshund

Stranger Friendly	Schnoodles are average friendly towards strangers.	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Schnoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Schnoodles are not cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Schnoodles are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Schnoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Schnoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Schnoodles do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Schnoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Dachshunds 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	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.	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.
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 Schnoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dachshund 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 - Schnoodle vs Dachshund

Health Issues	The Schnoodle 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.
Health Problems	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Diabetes Addison's Disease Gastric Torsion	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)
Life Expectancy	10-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Schnoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Schnoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Schnoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 4.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Schnoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Schnoodle vs Dachshund

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	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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