American Bully vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Compare American Bully and Dandie Dinmont Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

American Bully

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Breed type

Crossbreed

Purebred

Height

43 – 53 cm

20 – 28 cm

Weight

31 – 54 kg

8 – 11 kg

Life expectancy

8 – 15 years

11 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

American Bully

Giant

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Great with kids

Small

Summary

About American Bully

The American Bully is a compact, muscular companion dog from the U.S., derived from pit bull–type breeds and bred for a stable, friendly temperament. Available in several sizes, it has a blocky head, short low-care coat, and thrives on close family contact, training, and socialisation.

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About Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Small, long-backed terrier with a distinctive silky topknot, the Dandie Dinmont is calm and affectionate at home but brave and determined outdoors. Originally bred to hunt otters and badgers, it has a low-shedding, high-maintenance coat and is rare, making responsible breeding vital.

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