Which is Better between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Saint Berdoodle? A Very Detailed Review.

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction

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

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

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 Saint Berdoodle

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Saint Berdoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Saint Berdoodle is a large-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 Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 8 to 12 years
Weight 18 to 24 pounds 40 to 180 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 15 to 30 inches
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 10.0 years
Price Range No Data $1500 – $2500
Average Price No Data $2020
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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle is 89 out of 125.

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

    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 Saint Berdoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Saint Berdoodle

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

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

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

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

    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, Saint Berdoodles weigh 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Berdoodles are 15 to 30 inches when fully grown.

    Which one drools more, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Saint Berdoodle

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

    Saint Berdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Saint Berdoodle

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.

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

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

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.

    Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to train.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?

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

    Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Saint Berdoodles?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.

    Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Saint Berdoodle

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

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

    Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Saint Berdoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Saint Berdoodles?

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

    Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    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.

    Saint Berdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Are Dandie Dinmont Terriers good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?

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

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Berdoodle

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

  • Schnoodle (77 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Schnoodle.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Cavapoo (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Cavapoo.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs French Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Italian Greyhound     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Afghan Hound     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Bernedoodle     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Schipperke     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Pomapoo     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Karelian Bear Dog     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Affenpinscher     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus English Springer Spaniel     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Keeshond     

    Saint Berdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Saint Berdoodle versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Saint Berdoodle versus Sealyham Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Akita     Saint Berdoodle versus Mountain Cur     Saint Berdoodle versus Chorkie     Saint Berdoodle versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Saint Berdoodle versus Dachshund     Saint Berdoodle versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     

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