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Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Flat Coated Retriever vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Compare Flat Coated Retriever 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
Flat Coated Retriever
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
20 – 28 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
8 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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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