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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

dandie dinmont terrier
dandie dinmont terrier
dandie dinmont terrier
dandie dinmont terrier
photo of a dandie dinmont dog
adult Dandie Dinmont
     
group: terrier height: 8-11" / 20.32-27.94 cm height of a dandie dinmont terrier
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:

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:  
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  
kennel clubs: akc, ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(small sized terrier dog group), ckc
rescues:    
dandie dinmont terrier dog
dandie dinmont terrier dog
dandie dinmont terrier dog
dandie dinmont terrier dog
     
 
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