Dandie Dinmont Terrier
adult Dandie Dinmont |
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group: terrier |
height: 8-11"
/ 20.32-27.94 cm |
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types: |
weight: 18-24
lbs / 8.16-10.8 kg |
colors: |
peppered
or mustard |
physical traits: |
small, deep loud voice |
hair type: |
crisp textured, mix of
hard and soft hairs, soft silky on head |
personality/
temperament: |
intelligent, devoted,
independent, determined, friendly, very docile, affectionate,
loyal, adaptable, tenacious, bold, willful, is stubborn when
on the hunt, watchful of strangers, will fight if antagonized |
maintenance/
special needs:
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weekly brushing, fence
in will get lost if occupied with hunting, will fight when
aroused, susceptible to spinal disc problems |
nickname: |
Sir Walter Scott's character
Farmer Dandie Dinmont |
origination: |
Great Britain, possibly
from gypsies' dogs of Scotland |
bred for: |
hunting vermin, badger,
fox, rat hunting, aristocracy |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
friendship, one person
companionship, city or country life, any climate, other pets,
watchdog |
good with kids? |
yes, but supervise because
of small size |
life expectancy: |
14 yrs |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(small
sized terrier dog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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