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English Toy Terrier
VS
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
English Toy Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Compare English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
20 – 28 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
8 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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