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- Coton de Tulear Versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Introduction
- Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Overview
- Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- The Popularity of Coton de Tulear versus Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Health Problems of Coton de Tulear versus Health Problems of Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Do Coton de Tulears shed more than Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Does the Coton de Tulear Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
- Do Coton de Tulears Bark and Howl? What about Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
- Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Coton de Tulear Easier to Train than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
- Wanderlust Potential: Coton de Tulear vs. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Are Coton de Tulears good family dogs? What about Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Coton de Tulears and Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Coton de Tulear Versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Overview
Both the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are similar in size. The Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are both tiny-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Coton de Tulear belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs 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.
Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Coton de Tulear 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 | Coton de Tulear | Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
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| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 14 to 16 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 8 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 8 to 13 pounds | 18 to 24 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 15.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $2060 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1745 – $2500 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 71.4 percent | |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 74 | 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear is 94 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 Coton de Tulear is a better pet than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. So, you should get the Coton de Tulear!
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 Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Below is a list of where the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
Coton de Tulears weigh 8 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Coton de Tulears are 8 to 12 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Coton de Tulear is more popular with dog owners than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Coton de Tulear is 74 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 173 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Coton de Tulear
Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier
| Year | Coton de Tulear Popularity Rank | Dandie Dinmont Terrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 31.0 | 167 |
| 2015 | 85.0 | 172 |
| 2016 | 80.0 | 167 |
| 2017 | 81.0 | 182 |
| 2018 | 81.0 | 176 |
| 2019 | 81.0 | 174 |
| 2020 | 80.0 | 181 |
| 2013 | no data | 168 |
Health Problems of Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear is prone to more genetic health problems than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Coton de Tulear than for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
3 health tests are recommended for Coton de Tulear while 2 tests are recommended for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Coton de Tulears and in Dandie Dinmont Terriers.
Coton de Tulear Health Problems
Coton de Tulears are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulears for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Coton de Tulears 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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dandie Dinmont Terriers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Coton de Tulear versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Coton de Tulears do not like to be left alone.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Coton de Tulears shed more than Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
Coton de Tulears do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Coton de Tulears do have a very low tendency to drool.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Does the Coton de Tulear Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
Coton de Tulears 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.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
Coton de Tulears require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Do Coton de Tulears Bark and Howl? What about Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
Coton de Tulears are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Coton de Tulears can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Coton de Tulears Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Coton de Tulears 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.
Is the Coton de Tulear Easier to Train than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
Coton de Tulears are fairly easy to train.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Coton de Tulear vs. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Coton de Tulears 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 Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
Coton de Tulears are very good for new dog owners.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Is the Coton de Tulear Better for Apartment Owners than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
Coton de Tulears adapt very well to apartment living.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Are Coton de Tulears good family dogs? What about Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
Coton de Tulears are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Coton de Tulears and Dandie Dinmont Terriers?
Coton de Tulears get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Coton de Tulear or the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
Coton de Tulears get along very well with other dogs.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Coton de Tulear
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Coton de Tulear and how the Dandie Dinmont Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Coton de Tulear and of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to other breeds:
Coton de Tulear Versus Other Dog Breeds
Coton de Tulear versus Kooikerhondje Coton de Tulear versus Norfolk Terrier Coton de Tulear versus Saint Berdoodle Coton de Tulear versus Bichon Frise Coton de Tulear versus Bulldog Coton de Tulear versus Bichon Frise Coton de Tulear versus Saint Bernard Coton de Tulear versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Coton de Tulear versus Rottweiler Coton de Tulear versus Cavachon
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Cavachon Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Bolognese Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Black and Tan Coonhound Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Bulldog Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Shiranian Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Goldendoodle Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Australian Kelpie Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Scottish Deerhound Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Canaan Dog Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Black and Tan Coonhound
Conclusion: Coton de Tulear 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 Coton de Tulear and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier better suits you and your family.