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| Breed: Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
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| Height: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is about 8-11 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier weighs between 18-24 lbs. |
| Colors: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier can be either mustard (from reddish brown to pale fawn) or pepper (from bluish black to pale silvery gray) colored. |
| General Appearance: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a long, low-stationed working terrier with a curved outline. The distinctive head with silken topknot is large but in proportion to the size of the dog. The dark eyes are large and round with a soft, wise expression. The sturdy, flexible body and scimitar shaped tail are covered with a rather crisp double coat, either mustard or pepper in color. |
| Temperment: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a determined friendly disposition. He makes a wonderful dog to live with, but if he ever encounters a mouse or a rat his hunting instincts come alive, so always keep your Dandie Dinmont Terrier on a leash or in a fenced-in, dog-safe area. Independent, determined, reserved and intelligent. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier combines an affectionate and dignified nature with, in a working situation, tenacity and boldness. Friendly with other dogs and older children. |
| Care: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier needs regular grooming of the coat, which should be done with a pin brush. Loose hair will matt if left alone. |
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| Training: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a will of his own and will sometimes obey a command reluctantly. They have a tendency to dig and crawl under fences and training should begin at a young age to discourage this type of behavior. Train of the young should be sympathetic, never harsh as they are a sensitive dog. |
| Activity: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier needs long hours of regular exercise, to keep him healthy and well adjusted. |
| Life Span: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier lives an average life of 12-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has an average litter of 3-6 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier originated in Great Britain. |
| Brief History: The Dandie Dinmont Terriers origins are from the border of England and Scotland where they claim ancestry with the Bedlington Terrier, Skye Terrier, Otterhound and English Terrier. Their name is from a character in literature "Dandie Dinmont" who appeared in the 1814 novel "Guy Mannering" written by Sir Walter Scott. Developed for hunting small game like badgers and foxes. Used by poacher and gypsies the Dandie Dinmont Terrier was particularly good at tracking otters. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC |
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