Bearded Collie
VS
Dachshund
Bearded Collie vs Dachshund
Compare Bearded Collie and Dachshund side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Dachshund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
20 – 27 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
3 – 10 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
2/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Dachshund
Great with kids
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
About Dachshund
Dachshund: bold, long‑backed, short‑legged hunting dog, originally bred for badger and rabbit. Comes in smooth, long and wire coats, standard and miniature sizes. Loyal, scent‑driven, independent and vocal. Needs regular but careful exercise and weight control to protect its spine.
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