Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier
Compare Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Lakeland Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
VS
Lakeland Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
20 – 28 cm
36 – 37 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
8 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Lakeland Terrier
Great with Kids
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 Lakeland Terrier
Compact, hardy terrier from England’s Lake District, bred to hunt foxes over rough ground. Agile, confident and lively, yet affectionate at home. Needs regular hand‑stripped coat care, daily exercise, mental stimulation and early socialization; makes an alert, polite watchdog.
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