Dachshund vs Pug vs Toy Poodle Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Toy Poodle

5/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Pug

1/5 Β· Low maintenance

Longest Lifespan

Toy Poodle

14-16 years

Easiest to Train

Toy Poodle

5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

Toy Poodle

4/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

2/6

33%

Dachshund

3/6

50%

Pug

5/6

83%

Toy Poodle

πŸ‘‘ Winner

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
Germany
China
France
Germany
Popularity
#13
#31
#449
Common Names & Aliases
BassottoSausage DogTekkelTekkel DoxieWeenie DogWorshondTeckel
CarlinChinese PugDutch BulldogDutch MastiffMini MastiffMops
BarbonePudleTeacup PoodleTeddy Poodle
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Small
Small
Small
Weight Statistics
3.5-5 kg, 5.4 kg
Male: 6-9 kg, Female: 6-8 kg
Male: 3-4 kg
Average Weight
3.5-5 kg, 5.4 kg
Male: 7.5 kg, Female: 7 kg
Male: 3.4 kg
Height
20-27 cm, 13-18 cm
Male: 30-36 cm, Female: 25-30 cm
25.4 cm
Average Height
30 cm, 15.5 cm
Male: 33 cm, Female: 27.5 cm
25.4 cm
Intelligence Rating
3/5
2/5
5/5
Watchdog Rating
3/5
3/5
4/5
Training Difficulty
4/5
2/5
5/5
Territorial Protection
3/5
4/5
3/5
Price Range
$500-$700
$300-$500
$1000-$1500
Availability
5/5
5/5
2/5
Personality Traits
CleverDevotedPlayfulCourageousLivelyStubborn
AffectionateCourageousIntelligentGoingLoyalCheerfulGentleFriendlyPlayful
ActiveFaithfulIntelligentAlertInstinctualTrainable
Sensitivity Level
4/5
3/5
4/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
5/5
2/5
2/5
Prey Drive
5/5
3/5
2/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
4/5
5/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
5/5
3/5
4/5
Playful Nature
3/5
3/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
4/5
5/5
5/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Low
Very Low
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
4/5
2/5
2/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Average Lifespan
11-15 years
11-15 years
14-16 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers warm weather
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Health Concerns
3/5
5/5
3/5
Health Problems
Acanthosis NigricansBaldnessBloatCancerCanine Diabetes MellitusCushing's SyndromeDeafnessDemodectic MangeElbow DysplasiaEpilepsyIntervertebral Disk DiseaseLegg-perthes DiseaseLymphocytic ThyroiditisMitral Valve DiseaseNarcolepsyProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
AllergiesCheyletiella DermatitisCorneal UlcersDemodectic MangeDistichiasisDry EyeEntropionEpilepsyHemi-vertebraeHip DysplasiaLegg-perthes DiseaseNerve DegenerationPatellar LuxationProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)ProptosisPug Dog EncephalitisStaphylococcus InfectionVaccination SensitivityYeast Infection
Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaCanine Diabetes MellitusEar InfectionsEpilepsyHeart MurmursProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Skin AllergiesSlipped Stifle
Vet Care Frequency
Average
Rare
Average
Energy Rating
3/5
3/5
4/5
Sleeping Need
3/5
3/5
2/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
3/5
2/5
4/5
Obesity Tendency
5/5
5/5
4/5
Food Consumption
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
Yes
Coat Colors
BlueRedWhiteTanBrownSilverBlack
FawnBlack
ApricotBlackBrownGraySilverWhiteFawnBlueCreamRedBeige
Grooming Requirements
2/5
1/5
5/5
Shedding Level
1/5
4/5
1/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
Low
High
Low
Coat Characteristics
Fine
Fine
CurlyThickDense
Bathing Needs
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
Cat Friendly
3/5
5/5
4/5
Child Compatibility
2/5
4/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
2/5
5/5
4/5
Stranger Friendly
2/5
5/5
4/5
Office Friendly
No
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Below Average
Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Average
Excellent
Good
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
No
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Scent Detection Ability
Yes
Not really
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
4-8 puppies
2-4 puppies
2-4 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.
Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Canine RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Winner / Best value