Labrador Retriever vs Dachshund
Make an informed decision by comparing these breeds side by side
Labrador Retriever
Sporting Group
America's favorite breed, known for their friendly and outgoing nature
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Dachshund
Hound Group
Clever, spunky, and brave dogs with distinctive long bodies
View Full ProfileQuick Stats: Labrador Retriever
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Energy Level
High/10
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Intelligence
/10
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Apartment Living
/10
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Kid Friendly
/10
Quick Stats: Dachshund
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Energy Level
Moderate to High/10
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Intelligence
/10
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Apartment Living
/10
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Kid Friendly
/10
Overall Comparison
✓Best Suited For
- •All Types of Homes
!Challenges
- •No Major Challenges
✓Best Suited For
- •All Types of Homes
!Challenges
- •No Major Challenges
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Basic Information
Breed Group
Sporting Group
Breed Group
Hound Group
Size
N/A
Size
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Weight
55-80 pounds
Weight
16-32 pounds
Height
21.5-24.5 inches
Height
8-9 inches
Life Expectancy
N/A
Life Expectancy
N/A
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Temperament & Personality
Temperament
FriendlyOutgoingActiveEven-temperedIntelligent
Temperament
CleverStubbornDevotedLivelyCourageous
Family Friendly
N/A
Family Friendly
N/A
Kid Friendly
N/A
Kid Friendly
N/A
Pet Friendly
N/A
Pet Friendly
N/A
Intelligence
N/A
Intelligence
N/A
Care Requirements
Energy Level
High
Energy Level
Moderate to High
Exercise Needs
N/A
Exercise Needs
N/A
Grooming
N/A
Grooming
N/A
Training
N/A
Training
N/A
Shedding
Heavy
Shedding
Moderate
Health & Maintenance
Health Concerns
N/A
Health Concerns
N/A
Dietary Needs
N/A
Dietary Needs
N/A
Adaptability
N/A
Adaptability
N/A
Apartment Living
N/A
Apartment Living
N/A