Differences and Similarities between the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

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Cesky Terrier Versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cesky Terrier and for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cesky Terrier or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Cesky Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cesky Terrier is a small-sized dog while the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are Terrier Dogs. This means both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Cesky Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cesky Terrier to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Weight 13 to 30 pounds 18 to 24 pounds
Dog Friendly 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dentition
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
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  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
    		•
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 183 173

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cesky Terrier in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Cesky Terrier is 89 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 80 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cesky Terrier is a better pet than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. So, you should get the Cesky Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    The Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Cesky Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    Cesky Terriers weigh 13 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Cesky Terriers are 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Dandie Dinmont Terriers weigh 18 to 24 pounds when fully grown. Dandie Dinmont Terriers are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    The Popularity of Cesky Terrier versus Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Cesky Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 173 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Cesky Terrier is 183 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Cesky Terrier

    Popularity of Cesky Terrier

    Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Year Cesky Terrier Popularity Rank Dandie Dinmont Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 174 168
    2014 182 167
    2015 179 172
    2016 182 167
    2017 185 182
    2018 185 176
    2019 188 174
    2020 191 181

    Health Problems of Cesky Terrier versus Health Problems of Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Cesky Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Cesky Terrier than for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    7 health tests are recommended for Cesky Terrier while 2 tests are recommended for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cesky Terriers and in Dandie Dinmont Terriers.

    Cesky Terrier Health Problems

    Cesky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cesky Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Cesky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cesky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cesky Terriers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dentition
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cesky Terriers here.

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Health Problems

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dandie Dinmont Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Dandie Dinmont Terriers for:

  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dandie Dinmont Terriers here.

    Do Cesky Terriers shed more than Dandie Dinmont Terriers?

    Cesky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Cesky Terrier or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Cesky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cesky Terrier or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?

    Cesky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Does the Cesky Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?

    Cesky Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cesky Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Cesky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cesky Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cesky Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    How Kid-friendly are Cesky Terriers and Dandie Dinmont Terriers?

    Cesky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Do Cesky Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Dandie Dinmont Terriers?

    Cesky Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cesky Terrier vs. Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Cesky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cesky Terrier or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?

    Cesky Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cesky Terrier or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?

    Cesky Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Is the Cesky Terrier Easier to Train than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?

    Cesky Terriers are very easy to train.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.

    Is the Cesky Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?

    Cesky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Are Cesky Terriers good family dogs? What about Dandie Dinmont Terriers?

    Cesky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cesky Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cesky Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cesky Terrier:

  • American Hairless Terrier (76 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Bordoodle (75 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Bordoodle.
  • Pomchi (75 percent match with Cesky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Pomchi.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Dandie Dinmont Terrier:

  • Cavapoo (79 percent match with Dandie Dinmont Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Cesky Terrier vs Cavapoo.
  • Shih Tzu (79 percent match with Dandie Dinmont Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Cesky Terrier vs Shih Tzu.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cesky Terrier and how the Dandie Dinmont Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cesky Terrier and of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to other breeds:

    Cesky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Cesky Terrier versus Afador     Cesky Terrier versus Aussiedoodle     Cesky Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Cesky Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog     Cesky Terrier versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Cesky Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Cesky Terrier versus Aussiedoodle     Cesky Terrier versus Cocker Spaniel     Cesky Terrier versus Boxerdoodle     

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Westiepoo     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Lhasa Apso     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Beagle     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Leonberger     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Whippet     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Goldador     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Kishu Ken     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Pomchi     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Cavapoo     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Dogo Argentino     

    Conclusion: Cesky Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cesky Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier better suits you and your family.