Comparison: Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Skye Terrier

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

	Dandie Dinmont Terrier	Skye Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Very small (toy)	Small
Height at withers	20–28 cm	25–26 cm
Weight	8–11 kg	–
Recognition features	Large domed head with silky topknot and big, wise eyes Long, low, weasel-like body on short strong legs Coat in "pepper" or "mustard"	Very long, low body, twice as long as high Long straight coat falling to both sides; prick or drop ears Black, grey, fawn or cream, always with black points
Coat	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).	Double coat: short, soft, woolly undercoat and a long, straight, hard outer coat; black, dark or light grey, fawn or cream with black points.
Purpose	Low-set British terrier originally used on otter and fox; today a companion with a distinctive topknot.	Old Scottish terrier from the Isle of Skye, long and low; today a show and companion dog.

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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.