Comparison: Bedlington Terrier and Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Bedlington Terrier and Dandie Dinmont Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bedlington Terrier
Photo: David Owsiany, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Bedlington TerrierDandie Dinmont Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumVery small (toy)
Height at withers–20–28 cm
Weight8–10 kg8–11 kg
Recognition features
  • Pear-shaped, lamb-like head with no stop and low-set filbert ears
  • Thick, linty, twisting coat with a nearly white topknot
  • Arched loin and a light, springy, slightly rolling gait
  • Large domed head with silky topknot and big, wise eyes
  • Long, low, weasel-like body on short strong legs
  • Coat in "pepper" or "mustard"
CoatThick, linty coat standing out from the skin, not wiry, with a tendency to twist; blue, liver or sandy, with or without tan.Double coat with soft linty undercoat and harder topcoat lying in "pencils", about 5 cm; pepper (dark blue-black to silver-grey) or mustard (reddish brown to pale fawn).
PurposeTerrier from the mining districts of northern England, originally taking rabbits for the family pot; still a sporting dog.Low-set British terrier originally used on otter and fox; today a companion with a distinctive topknot.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.