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

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Puggle: Introduction

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

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

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 Puggle

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Puggle: Overview

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

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Puggle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to the Puggle 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 Puggle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Weight 18 to 24 pounds 18 to 30 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Price Range No Data $995 – $1400
Average Price No Data $1330
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 Puggle. 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 Puggle is 85 out of 125.

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

    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 Puggle 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 Puggle

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

  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Puggles are very easy to groom.

    • The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle

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

  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle are not easy to train.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle have low exercise needs.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Puggle are very playful.

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

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

    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, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

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

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

    Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Puggle

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.

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

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

    Puggles are very easy to groom.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.

    Puggles are not easy to train.

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

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

    Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

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

    Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Puggles get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Puggles?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.

    Puggles shed moderately.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Puggle

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

    Puggles 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 Puggle?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Puggles are very good for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Puggles?

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

    Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    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.

    Puggles 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.

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

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

    Puggles are good family dogs. They are 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 Puggle vs Cavapoo.
  • Shih Tzu (79 percent match with Dandie Dinmont Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Puggle vs Shih Tzu.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle

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

  • Beaglier (75 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Beaglier.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (71 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Saint Berdoodle (72 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Saint Berdoodle.
  • Skye Terrier (70 percent match with Puggle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Skye Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Bich Poo     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Maltipoo     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Miniature Schnauzer     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Manchester Terrier     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Havanese     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Mastiff     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Hovawart     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Shihpoo     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog     

    Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Puggle versus Morkie     Puggle versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Puggle versus Bearded Collie     Puggle versus Lancashire Heeler     Puggle versus Lhasapoo     Puggle versus Affenhuahua     Puggle versus Boxer     Puggle versus Ibizan Hound     Puggle versus Maltese     Puggle versus American Foxhound     

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