Dachshund vs Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Dachshund | Whippet | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany |  England | England |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 13 | 61 | 9 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond | English Whippet, Snap Dog | Yorkie |
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| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 | 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 |
| Price | $500-$700 | $800-$1200 | $600-$1000 |
General Appearance - Dachshund vs Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Size | Small | Medium | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) | 2-3 kg (4-7 pounds) |
| Avg. Weight | Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) | 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) |
| Height | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) | Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm) | 20-23 cm (8-9 inches) |
| Avg. Height | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) | 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) |
Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Coat | Fine | Fine Short Close in texture | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black | Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black | Gold Blue Tan Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
| Shedding Level | Dachshunds shed none to minimal. | Whippets are low shedders. | Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Dachshund vs Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Temperament | Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn | Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable | Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence. | Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Dachshunds are easy to train. | Whippets are easy to train. | Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Dachshunds are a social breed. | Whippets need for social interaction is average. | Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed. | Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. | High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Dachshunds are average watchdogs. | Whippets are average watchdogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Dachshunds are average defenders. | Whippets can't provide protection for their territory. | Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. | Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs. | Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Yorkshire Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Dachshund vs Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Whippets are average friendly towards strangers. | Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Whippets are kid-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats. | Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people. | Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people. | Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Dachshunds are generally with other pets. | Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Yorkshire Terriers 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
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. |
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. |
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. |
| 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. |
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 Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Yorkshire Terrier 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Dachshund vs Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Health Issues | The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | 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) | Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease | Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 12-16 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | Yes |
| Energy Level | Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Whippets are high energy dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Dachshunds have an average exercise need. | Whippets have an average exercise need. | Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Whippets don't need too much sleep. | Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Low. | Low to Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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