Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Compare the Border Terrier to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Dandie Dinmont Terriers.

Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
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General Details
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
18-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Cushing's syndrome
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Hypothyroidism
Cheyletiella dermatitis
Glaucoma
Obesity
Skin allergies
Blindness
Eye problems
Lymphosarcoma
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
Mustard
Mustard
Pepper
Pepper
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