A Detailed Comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel

Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel: Overview

A very important difference between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to the Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 15 years
Weight 18 to 24 pounds 35 to 55 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
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 3/5
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 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.5 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Temperament Score 71.4 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
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  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination by the age of 2, then at ages 5 and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 173 128
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 62 31

    *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 Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel is 79 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a better pet than the Welsh Springer Spaniel. 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 Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are most different:

  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.
  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Dandie Dinmont Terriers have low exercise needs. However, Welsh Springer Spaniels require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • The Similarities Between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

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

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer 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, Welsh Springer Spaniels weigh 35 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Welsh Springer Spaniels are 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a better temperament than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 71.4 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 71.4 percent, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Welsh Springer Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 7 Dandie Dinmont Terriers and 6 Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    The Intelligence of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus the Intelligence of the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 62 out of 130 dog breeds 31 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

    • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Dandie Dinmont Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 62 out of 130 dog breeds. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Dandie Dinmont Terriers tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an obedience intelligence rank of 31 out of 130 dog breeds. The Welsh Springer Spaniel belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Welsh Springer Spaniels tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Welsh Springer Spaniel is more intelligent than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Popularity of Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Welsh Springer Spaniel is 128 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Popularity of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Year Dandie Dinmont Terrier Popularity Rank Welsh Springer Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 168 124
    2014 167 133
    2015 172 128
    2016 167 123
    2017 182 133
    2018 176 128
    2019 174 130
    2020 181 128

    Health Problems of Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Health Problems of Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Welsh Springer Spaniel are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Welsh Springer Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Welsh Springer Spaniel than for the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

    2 health tests are recommended for Dandie Dinmont Terrier while 4 tests are recommended for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Dandie Dinmont Terriers and in Welsh Springer Spaniels.

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Health Problems

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dandie Dinmont Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Dandie Dinmont Terriers for:

  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dandie Dinmont Terriers here.

    Welsh Springer Spaniel Health Problems

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Welsh Springer Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Welsh Springer Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Welsh Springer Spaniels for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination by the age of 2, then at ages 5 and 7
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Welsh Springer Spaniels here.

    Which one drools more, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Easier to Train than the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are not easy to train.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Dandie Dinmont Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Springer Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed more than Welsh Springer Spaniels?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed moderately.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs. Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier or the Welsh Springer Spaniel?

    Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    How Kid-friendly are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Welsh Springer Spaniels?

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

    Welsh Springer Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Springer 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.

    Welsh Springer Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Are Dandie Dinmont Terriers good family dogs? What about Welsh Springer Spaniels?

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

    Welsh Springer 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:

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel:

  • English Cocker Spaniel (78 percent match with Welsh Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Finnish Lapphund (78 percent match with Welsh Springer Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Finnish Lapphund.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Bolognese     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Cesky Terrier     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Valley Bulldog     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Australian Cattle Dog     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Toy Poodle     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Ibizan Hound     Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Finnish Spitz     

    Welsh Springer Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Affenhuahua     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Field Spaniel     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Golden Retriever     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Australian Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Sheepadoodle     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Dachshund     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Jack Russell Terrier     Welsh Springer Spaniel versus Clumber Spaniel     

    Conclusion: Dandie Dinmont Terrier versus Welsh Springer 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel better suits you and your family.