Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American English Coonhound vs Sussex Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dandie Dinmont Terrier	American English Coonhound	Sussex Spaniel
Origins	Scotland	United States	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	182	178	161
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Other Names	Dandie, Hindlee Terrier	English Coonhound, Redtick Coonhound	Sussex
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No set
Price	$1400-$1600	$1000-$1200	$2400-$2600

General Appearance - Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American English Coonhound vs Sussex Spaniel

Size	Small	Large	Medium
Weight	18-24 pounds (8-11 kg)	40 -65 pounds (18 - 30 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)
Avg. Weight	21 pounds (9.5 kg)	40 -65 pounds (18 - 30 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height	8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	21 - 27 inches (53 - 69 cm)	15-16 inches (38-40 cm)
Avg. Height	9.5 inches (24 cm)	21 - 27 inches (53 - 69 cm)	15.5 inches (39 cm)

Hair & Care - Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American English Coonhound vs Sussex Spaniel

Coat	Soft Hard	Hard	Thick Wavy Straight
Colors	Gray White Silver Yellow	Blue Red Tricolor Tan Brown White Black	Brown Red
Grooming	Average: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The American English Coonhound requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Sussex Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed none to minimal.	American English Coonhounds shed moderately.	Sussex Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American English Coonhound vs Sussex Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Determined Independent Intelligent Companionable Funny Loving Lively	Active Strung Energetic Loyal	Calm Companionable Friendly Cheerful Devoted Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are quite easy to train.	American English Coonhounds are very easy to train.	Sussex Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Dandie Dinmont Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American English Coonhound is a playful breed.	Sussex Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	American English Coonhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Sussex Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	American English Coonhounds are highly affectionate dogs.	Sussex Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Dandie Dinmont Terriers need for social interaction is average.	American English Coonhounds are a social breed.	Sussex Spaniels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier rarely barks.	Low to Average: The American English Coonhound rarely barks.	High: The Sussex Spaniel is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average watchdogs.	American English Coonhounds are good watchdogs.	Sussex Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Dandie Dinmont Terriers strongly protect their territory.	American English Coonhounds are average defenders.	Sussex Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American English Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sussex Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American English Coonhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sussex Spaniels have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	American English Coonhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Sussex Spaniels are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	American English Coonhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Sussex Spaniels don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	American English Coonhounds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Sussex Spaniels are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Dandie Dinmont Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American English Coonhounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Sussex Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American English Coonhounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American English Coonhound vs Sussex Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	American English Coonhounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Sussex Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	American English Coonhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Sussex Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	American English Coonhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Sussex Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	American English Coonhounds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Sussex Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American English Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sussex Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	American English Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Sussex Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are generally with other pets.	American English Coonhounds are generally with other pets.	Sussex Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Dandie Dinmont Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No American English Coonhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Sussex Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American English Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Sussex Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American English Coonhound vs Sussex Spaniel

Health Issues	Dandie Dinmont Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The American English Coonhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Sussex Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American English Coonhounds are high energy dogs.	Sussex Spaniels have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an average exercise need.	American English Coonhounds need quite a lot of exercise.	Sussex Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Dandie Dinmont Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	American English Coonhounds don't need too much sleep.	Sussex Spaniels like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	High: The Sussex Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The American English Coonhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Sussex Spaniel can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American English Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Sussex Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American English Coonhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Sussex Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs American English Coonhound vs Sussex Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	5-6 puppies
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