Breed Comparison: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Patterdale Terrier

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Patterdale Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and for the Patterdale 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier.

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

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Patterdale Terrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier are Terrier Dogs. This means both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale 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.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Patterdale Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to the Patterdale 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier Patterdale Terrier
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 11 to 14 years
Weight 18 to 24 pounds 11 to 13 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 12 to 15 inches
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Price Range No Data $550 – $950
Average Price No Data $680
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
    		•  No Data

    *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 Dandie Dinmont 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 Patterdale 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Patterdale Terrier is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a better pet than the Patterdale Terrier. So, you should get the Dandie Dinmont 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier are most different:

  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt well to apartment living. However, Patterdale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier

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

  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier are not easy to train.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

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

    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.

    On the other hand, Patterdale Terriers weigh 11 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Patterdale Terriers are 12 to 15 inches when fully grown.

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

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

    Patterdale Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Patterdale Terrier

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Patterdale Terriers do not like to be left alone.

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

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

    Patterdale Terriers are very easy to groom.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.

    Patterdale Terriers are fairly easy to train.

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

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

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

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Patterdale Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

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

    Patterdale Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Patterdale Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Patterdale Terriers?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Patterdale Terrier

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

    Patterdale Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Patterdale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Patterdale Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

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

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

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

    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.

    Patterdale 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.

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

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

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

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Patterdale Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Patterdale 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 Patterdale Terrier:

  • Field Spaniel (79 percent match with Patterdale Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Field Spaniel.
  • Portuguese Pointer (78 percent match with Patterdale Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Portuguese Pointer.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Patterdale Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Patterdale Terrier versus Beaglier     Patterdale Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     Patterdale Terrier versus Shiranian     Patterdale Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     Patterdale Terrier versus Pomchi     Patterdale Terrier versus Boxerdoodle     Patterdale Terrier versus Irish Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Samoyed     Patterdale Terrier versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Patterdale Terrier versus Korean Jindo Dog     

    Conclusion: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Patterdale 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier better suits you and your family.