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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
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
| Pure Breeds | Member |
| Breeds A - Z | D |
| Breeds by Group | Terrier |
| 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 |