Which is Better between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Redbone Coonhound? A Very Detailed Review.

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Redbone Coonhound: Introduction

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

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

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 Redbone Coonhound

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound: Overview

A very important difference between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Redbone Coonhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Redbone Coonhound is a medium-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 Redbone Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound
Does NOT Drool 5/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Weight 18 to 24 pounds 45 to 70 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data $300 – $600
Average Price No Data $530
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
    		•  No Data
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 173 141

    *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 Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound is 72 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a better pet than the Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound

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

  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not have the tendency to drool. However, Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers have low exercise needs. However, Redbone Coonhounds require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Redbone Coonhound

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

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

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

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

    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, Redbone Coonhounds weigh 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Redbone Coonhounds are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    The Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Redbone Coonhound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Redbone Coonhound is more popular with dog owners than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Redbone Coonhound is 141 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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Popularity of Redbone Coonhound

    Year Dandie Dinmont Terrier Popularity Rank Redbone Coonhound Popularity Rank
    2013 168 133
    2014 167 148
    2015 172 139
    2016 167 143
    2017 182 139
    2018 176 142
    2019 174 143
    2020 181 146

    Which one drools more, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Redbone Coonhound

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

    Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Redbone Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

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

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

    Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Easier to Train than the Redbone Coonhound?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.

    Redbone Coonhounds are fairly easy to train.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Redbone Coonhounds?

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

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

    Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Redbone Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Redbone Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Redbone Coonhounds?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.

    Redbone Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Redbone Coonhound

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

    Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhound?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Redbone Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Redbone Coonhounds?

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

    Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    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.

    Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhounds?

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

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound

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

  • Bluetick Coonhound (81 percent match with Redbone Coonhound). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Bluetick Coonhound.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Redbone Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Redbone Coonhound versus Australian Kelpie     Redbone Coonhound versus Azawakh     Redbone Coonhound versus Dalmatian     Redbone Coonhound versus Aussiedoodle     Redbone Coonhound versus Whippet     Redbone Coonhound versus Giant Schnauzer     Redbone Coonhound versus Rottweiler     Redbone Coonhound versus Great Pyrenees     Redbone Coonhound versus Whippet     Redbone Coonhound versus English Toy Spaniel     

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