Dandie Dinmont Terrier
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 28 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
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.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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