Yorkshire Terrier
VS
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Compare Yorkshire 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
Yorkshire Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
20 – 28 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
8 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Yorkshire Terrier
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny, confident toy dog originally bred as a rat catcher in northern England. It has a fine, silky coat needing regular grooming, is lively, intelligent and often vocal. Yorkies bond closely with their families, need daily activity, and can live a long, active life.
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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