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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
A.K.A. :Dandie, Hindlee Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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| Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids Hypoallergenic Low Shedding |
| Overview: | The Dandie Dinmont Terrier can be relatively shy, but is quite brave when he needs to be. He's intelligent and makes a playful companion for any dog owner. |
| Breed Group: | Terrier |
| Weight (lbs): | 18-24 |
| Height (in): | 8-11 |
| Colors: | Pepper (all shades of gray and silver) or mustard (all shades of brown and fawn). Dandie Dinmont puppies are much darker than the adults. |
| Coat: | It has a distinctive coat made up of about 2/3 hardish (not wiry) hair and 1/3 soft hair, about 2" in length.The head is covered with soft, silky hair, lending to the appearance of a large head. |
| Character: | Dandi Dinmont Terriers are high-spirited and very devoted to their family. |
| Temperament: | This breed gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets ' and visitors to the home should cause no problems. |
| Care: | Stripping or clipping - about 4 times a year for pets and stripping and scissoring - on an almost continual basis for show dogs. |
| Training: | This breed is usually easy to train, although it has a stubborn streak. Therefore, a trainer needs to stay focused. |
| Activity: | The Dandi Dinmont Terrier needs exercise on a regular basis, but can adapt well to your family's activity level. |
| Health Issue: | This breed is generally healthy, although hypothyroidism may be common in older dogs. A few lines have incidences of glaucoma and epilepsy. |
| Life Expectancy: | 11-13 |
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