Australian Shepherd

Herding · Medium

Dachshund

Hound · Small

Australian Shepherd vs Dachshund

Side-by-side comparison of the Australian Shepherd and Dachshund — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Australian Shepherd

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Australian Shepherd

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Dachshund

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Dachshund

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Dachshund

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Dachshund

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Dachshund
Size	Medium	Small
Height	18–23″	5–9″
Weight	40–65 lbs	11–32 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	12–16 yrs
Group	Herding	Hound
Coat type	Medium-length double coat, straight to wavy	Varies: smooth, longhaired, or wirehaired

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Dachshund
Energy level	Very High	Moderate
Trainability	Very High	Low
Barking level	Moderate	High

Compatibility

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Dachshund
Good with kids	High	Moderate
Good with dogs	High	Moderate
Good with cats	Low	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Dachshund
Shedding	High	Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	60–120 min	30–60 min
Daily food	1.5–2.5 cups	0.5–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 300–$2 200	$1 000–$1 800

Temperament