Dandie Dinmont Terrier
VS
Sealyham Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier
Compare Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Sealyham 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
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 28 cm
30 – 31 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
8 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Sealyham Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Sealyham Terrier
Compact Welsh terrier bred for hunting but affectionate and calm at home. Sturdy, low body with a distinctive white double coat, beard and eyebrows needing regular grooming. Intelligent, independent and moderate in exercise needs, it suits engaged families; the breed is now relatively rare.
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