Welsh Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Welsh Terrier	Border Terrier	Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Origins	Wales	England Scotland	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	109	92	182
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Other Names	Welshie, WT	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Dandie, Hindlee Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	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
Price	$800-$1200	$1200-$1400	$1400-$1600

General Appearance - Welsh Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	18-24 pounds (8-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	21 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	8-11 inches (20-28 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Hair & Care - Welsh Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Coat	Wiry Soft Waterproof	Rough	Soft Hard
Colors	Tan Grizzle Black	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Gray White Silver Yellow
Grooming	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Welsh Terriers shed none to minimal.	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Welsh Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Temperament	Alert Intelligent Independent Friendly Spirited Loving	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient	Affectionate Determined Independent Intelligent Companionable Funny Loving Lively
Intelligent Rank	Average: Welsh Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Welsh Terriers are easy to train.	Border Terriers are easy to train.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed.	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Welsh Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Welsh Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Welsh Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Welsh Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Welsh Terriers are average watchdogs.	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Welsh Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Welsh Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Welsh Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Welsh Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Welsh Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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 - Welsh Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Welsh Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Welsh Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Welsh Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Welsh Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Welsh Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Welsh Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Welsh Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dandie Dinmont Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	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.	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.	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.	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 Welsh Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dandie Dinmont Terrier 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 - Welsh Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Health Issues	Welsh Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Skin Irritation	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures	No set
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Welsh Terriers are high energy dogs.	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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.
Exercise Need	Welsh Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Welsh Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Dandie Dinmont Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Welsh Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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	4-6 puppies	2-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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