How tall is a Dachshund?

An adult Dachshund stands about 9 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Dachshund considered a toy dog?

Yes — at 9" / 24 lb, the Dachshund falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #244 tallest.

How does a Dachshund compare to a person?

At 9" tall, a Dachshund stands about 14% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Dachshund Size Compared to a Person

A Dachshund stands 9″ at the shoulder and weighs about 24 lb — that puts it at 14% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #244 by shoulder height and falls into the toy-breed size class (Toy breeds, under 11").

Dachshund next to a person at scale — 9-inch shoulder height, 24 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Dachshund at 9″ / 24 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Dachshund compares

	Dachshund	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	9″	64″	-55″
Weight	24 lb	135 lb	-111 lb

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About the Dachshund

The Dachshund, affectionately known as the Wiener Dog or Sausage Dog, is one of the most recognizable and beloved dog breeds in the world. Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, their long bodies and short, sturdy legs were perfectly designed to enter badger dens. Today, Dachshunds come in three coat varieties — smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired — and two sizes: standard and miniature. Their bold personality and comical shape have made them enduring favorites.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Toy size class with shoulder height closest to the Dachshund.

Brussels Griffon — 9″ / 9 lb (same height)
Dorkie — 9″ / 12 lb (same height)
Yorkiepoo — 9″ / 8 lb (same height)
Affenpinscher — 10″ / 9 lb (+1″ vs Dachshund)
Australian Silky Terrier — 10″ / 10 lb (+1″ vs Dachshund)
Cairn Terrier — 10″ / 14 lb (+1″ vs Dachshund)
Chorkie — 8″ / 8 lb (−1″ vs Dachshund)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier — 10″ / 21 lb (+1″ vs Dachshund)

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Frequently asked

How tall is a Dachshund?: An adult Dachshund stands about 9 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Dachshund considered a toy dog?: Yes — at 9" / 24 lb, the Dachshund falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #244 tallest.
How does a Dachshund compare to a person?: At 9" tall, a Dachshund stands about 14% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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