Dachshund

By Josie June 14th, 2023

Dachshund Vs. German Shepherd – both breeds come with their own set of pros and cons.

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Dachshund: Origin

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They have a strong instinct to dig, so don’t be surprised if they try to find a spot to burrow into in your backyard or under your blankets!

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Dachshund: Personality

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German Shepherd: Origin

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They possess an excellent sense of smell, making them ideal for search and rescue missions, police work, and therapy.

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German Shepherd: Personality

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Dachshunds have a weight range of 8 to 32 pounds and stand 8 to 9 inches tall.

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Dachshund: Pros

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German Shepherd: Pros

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Dachshund: Cons

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German Shepherd: Cons

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Dachshund

Dachshund

german shepherd

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Dachshund Vs. German Shepherd – both breeds come with their own set of pros and cons.

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Dachshund: Origin

Dachshund: Origin

They have a strong instinct to dig, so don’t be surprised if they try to find a spot to burrow into in your backyard or under your blankets!

Dachshund: Personality

Dachshund: Personality

German Shepherd: Origin

German Shepherd: Origin

They possess an excellent sense of smell, making them ideal for search and rescue missions, police work, and therapy.

German Shepherd: Personality

German Shepherd: Personality

Dachshunds have a weight range of 8 to 32 pounds and stand 8 to 9 inches tall.

German Shepherds an weigh up to 90 pounds and stand up to 26 inches tall.

Dachshund Vs. German Shepherd: Size

Dachshund Vs. German Shepherd: Size

Dachshund: Pros

Dachshund: Pros

German Shepherd: Pros

German Shepherd: Pros

Dachshund: Cons

Dachshund: Cons

German Shepherd: Cons

German Shepherd: Cons

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