[andrewla]

There is a categorical difference between the two. While dachsunds may have a propensity for violence, it is verging on comical to compare them to a German Shepherd, just because of the comparative physical capability of the dogs. A dachsund could get it in its head to attack me for days and I would never require anything more than a bandaid, while a German Shepherd could seriously injure me even were I trying to defend myself.

As I've said elsewhere on this thread, the first-order consideration for breeds is just the physical capability; temperament and training are second-order considerations that may mitigate some of the capabilities, but rarely will increase the danger of a breed.

[bdcravens]

You might not die, but a Dachshund's bite can require stitches.

They can absolutely kill a small child.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2002/12/27/dach...

[ifyoubuildit]

> A dachsund could get it in its head to attack me for days and I would never require anything more than a bandaid

Wot?

Here's a quick google result to the contrary: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families...