Chinese Rural Dog vs Dachshund

A side-by-side breakdown of size, cost, grooming load and lifestyle fit — with a straight answer on which suits which household.

Short answer

These two are closely matched. The decision comes down to cost and coat rather than temperament — pick Dachshund if monthly budget is the deciding factor.

Comparison table

Attribute	Chinese Rural Dog	Dachshund
Species	dog	dog
Origin	China	Germany
Weight (kg)	12–25	4–12
Height (cm)	40–55	13–27
Lifespan (years)	12–18	12–16
Monthly cost (USD)	$79	$71
Yearly cost (USD)	$948	$852
Purchase price (USD)	$1950	$1600
Grooming need (1–5)	2	2
Shedding (1–5)	3	3
Energy (1–5)	3	3
Trainability (1–5)	3	3
Apartment fit (1–5)	3	4
Good with kids (1–5)	4	2
Vocal (1–5)	3	4

What the numbers mean

Chinese Rural Dog weighs 12–25 kg and lives 12–18 years; Dachshund weighs 4–12 kg and lives 12–16 years.
On estimated monthly cost, Dachshund runs about $71/month versus $79/month for Chinese Rural Dog — a difference of roughly $8 a month, or $96 a year.
Dachshund has the higher apartment suitability score (4/5 vs 3/5) — this matters most if you rent or live in a flat.
Both have the same shedding score (3/5).
Both have the same grooming requirement (2/5).
Both have the same energy level (3/5).
Both have the same trainability score (3/5).
Chinese Rural Dog has the higher kid-friendliness score (4/5 vs 2/5).
Dachshund has the higher vocalisation score (4/5 vs 3/5) — higher means more barking or meowing.

Cost over ten years

At the estimated monthly rates above, ten years of routine care (food, treats, grooming, medication, vet visits and supplies — excluding insurance, emergency treatment and purchase price) works out to roughly $9,480 for Chinese Rural Dog and $8,520 for Dachshund. The gap is $960 — usually larger than the difference in purchase price.

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