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An enigmatic fellow who requires a special owner as they are loving and stubborn at the same time. Dandie Dinmont Terriers are playful and intelligent companions who deep down inside have a true terrier spirit. When aroused, the Dandie can be a veritable demon who will tackle a fox or other small vermin. A Dandie Dinmont Terrier thrives on human companionship and should not be left alone.
Height: 8 - 11 inches
Weight: 18 - 24 lbs.
Colors: Pepper (from bluish black to pale silvery gray) or mustard (from reddish brown to pale fawn).
Coat: Soft, linty undercoat and harder topcoat, not wiry and feeling crisp to the hand.
Temperament: Dandie Dinmont Terriers are independent, lively
With Children: Yes, get along well with children who are older than 10.
With Pets: Yes, friendly with dogs, good with cats when raised together; rodents incite hunting drive.
Special Skills: Hunting dog and family pet.
Watch-dog: Medium, announces visitors but does not become aggressive.
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training: Regular grooming of the Dandie Dinmont Terriers coat should be done with a pin brush. Loose hair if left will soon mat. Long hours of regular exercise will keep the Dandie Dinmont Terrier healthy and well adjusted. 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.
Learning Rate: Smart, but not always obedient. They excels in obedience, tracking and agility.
Activity: High, they are happiest when busy.
Living Environment: Apartment is ok, home with a backyard and lots of human companionship.
Health Issues: Intervertebral disc disease,
Life Span: 12 -14 years
Litter Size: 3 - 6
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: T he Dandie Dinmont Terriers origins are from the border of England and Scotland where they claims 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.
First Registered by the AKC: 1886
AKC Group: Terrier
Class: Terrier
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC
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