While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Dandie Dinmont Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Deutsch Drahthaar is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Border of Scotland and England

Germany

terrier, otterhound, dachshund

Pointer, Pudlepointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar

1700s

1902

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Gray
Silver
White

Pied
Black
Brown

Straight

Wiry

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cushing's Disease

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Glaucoma
Corneal Opacities
Portosystemic Shunt

Shoulder Osteochondrosis
Eye Conditions

Blood Test
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Walk, Play, Run

Retrieve, Walk, Run, Road trip, Socialize, Hunt, Swim, Fetch, Walking, hiking

Dandie Dinmont Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Deutsch Drahthaars are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dandie Dinmont Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Deutsch Drahthaar, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Deutsch Drahthaar should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 18-24 pound (8 - 11 kg) Dandie Dinmont Terrier feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Deutsch Drahthaar feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Deutsch Drahthaar is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Deutsch Drahthaar is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.