Dandie Dinmont Terrier
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Standard Schnauzer 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
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 28 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
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 Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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