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- Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Sussex Spaniel: Introduction
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel: Overview
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel
- The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel
- Size (Weight and Height) of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel
- The Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Popularity of Sussex Spaniel
- Which one drools more, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Sussex Spaniel
- Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Sussex Spaniel?
- Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Easier to Train than the Sussex Spaniel?
- Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Sussex Spaniels?
- Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Sussex Spaniel?
- Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Sussex Spaniels?
- Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Sussex Spaniel
- How Kid-friendly are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Sussex Spaniels?
- Does the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sussex Spaniel?
- Are Dandie Dinmont Terriers good family dogs? What about Sussex Spaniels?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sussex Spaniel
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Sussex Spaniel: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel? 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 Sussex Spaniel 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 Sussex Spaniel.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel 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 Sussex Spaniel. 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 Sussex Spaniel.
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 Sussex Spaniel
Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel: Overview
A very important difference between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Sussex Spaniel 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 Sussex Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to the Sussex Spaniel 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 | Sussex Spaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 11 to 14 years |
| Weight | 18 to 24 pounds | 35 to 45 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 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| 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 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| 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 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 1 foot, 1 inch to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the sho |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | No Data |
| Average Price | No Data | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 173 | 171 |
*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 Sussex Spaniel. 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 Sussex Spaniel is 100 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Sussex Spaniel is a better pet than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. So, you should get the Sussex Spaniel!
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 Sussex Spaniel 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 Sussex Spaniel
Below is a list of where the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel are most different:
The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Sussex Spaniel.
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, Sussex Spaniels weigh 35 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Sussex Spaniels are 1 foot, 1 inch to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the sho when fully grown.
The Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Popularity of Sussex Spaniel
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 Sussex Spaniel over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Sussex Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Sussex Spaniel is 171 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 Sussex Spaniel
| Year | Dandie Dinmont Terrier Popularity Rank | Sussex Spaniel Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 168 | 162 |
| 2014 | 167 | 175 |
| 2015 | 172 | 173 |
| 2016 | 167 | 172 |
| 2017 | 182 | 161 |
| 2018 | 176 | 180 |
| 2019 | 174 | 176 |
| 2020 | 181 | 172 |
Which one drools more, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Sussex Spaniel
Dandie Dinmont Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sussex Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel
Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Sussex Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Sussex Spaniel?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Sussex Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Easier to Train than the Sussex Spaniel?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.
Sussex Spaniels are fairly easy to train.
Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Sussex Spaniels?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Sussex Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Sussex Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sussex Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Sussex Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Sussex Spaniel?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Sussex Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Sussex Spaniels?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.
Sussex Spaniels shed moderately.
Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Sussex Spaniel
Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Sussex Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Sussex Spaniel?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Sussex Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Sussex Spaniel?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Sussex Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
How Kid-friendly are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Sussex Spaniels?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sussex Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sussex Spaniel?
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.
Sussex Spaniels 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 Sussex Spaniels?
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sussex Spaniels 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sussex Spaniel
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Sussex Spaniel 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 Sussex Spaniel:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and how the Sussex Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and of the Sussex Spaniel to other breeds:
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Havanese Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Lakeland Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Newfoundland Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Silky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Chorkie Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Bearded Collie Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Plott Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Clumber Spaniel Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Standard Schnauzer
Sussex Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
Sussex Spaniel versus Siberian Husky Sussex Spaniel versus Japanese Chin Sussex Spaniel versus Chow Chow Sussex Spaniel versus Borzoi Sussex Spaniel versus Portuguese Water Dog Sussex Spaniel versus Papipoo Sussex Spaniel versus French Spaniel Sussex Spaniel versus Portuguese Pointer Sussex Spaniel versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Sussex Spaniel versus Golden Retriever
Conclusion: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel. 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 Sussex Spaniel better suits you and your family.