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How tall is Dachshund?

Dachshund height compared to an average person, to scale — 22 cm (0'9")

Dachshund is 22 cm (0'9") tall.

Measured: shoulder.

Centimetres22 cm
Feet & inches0'9"
Exact22 cm
Confidencehigh
Sourcebreed standard

Heights are compiled from public sources — official league & agency listings, published profiles and reference data — and cross-checked; the confidence flag reflects how consistently sources agree. Last reviewed 2026-09-30.

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Dachshund
1.75 m
Average American Man
Dachshund22 cm
Average American Man1.75 m

About Dachshund’s height

Dachshund is 22 cm (0'9") tall. That is 22 centimetres, or 0'9" in feet and inches. This figure is measured shoulder. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

For a sense of scale, Dachshund stands at almost the same height as Soccer Ball (22 cm), and is just shorter than Water Bottle (23 cm). Use the comparison tool above to line Dachshund up against anyone else, to scale.

Dachshund in perspective

Height in context

  • Dachshund at 22 cm (0'9") is approximately 0.1× the height of an average adult man (1.75 m).
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Dachshund side by side with any person or object — you’ll see the size difference at a glance.

World height averages: adult men ≈1.75 m, adult women ≈1.62 m (compiled from global studies; varies by region).

Dachshund height — frequently asked

How tall is Dachshund?
Dachshund is 22 cm (0'9") tall.
How tall is Dachshund in feet?
Dachshund is 0'9" tall.
How tall is Dachshund in cm?
Dachshund is 22 cm (22 cm) tall.
Who is taller, Dachshund or Water Bottle?
Water Bottle is taller, at 23 cm versus Dachshund at 22 cm.
Is Dachshund taller than Chihuahua?
Yes — Dachshund is 22 cm, which is taller than Chihuahua at 20 cm.