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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Facts
- Group
- Terrier
- Affiliations
- AKC, CKC, UKC
- Height
- 8" - 11"
- Weight
- 18-24 lbs.
- Lifespan
- 12 years | Add yours
- Exercise Requirement
- Training Requirement
- Grooming Requirement
- Colors
- Breed Characteristics
Alternate Names
none known
Origin
The Dandie Dinmont terrier originated in Scotland.
Date Of Origin
The Dandie Dinmont was first recognized as a distinct breed in 1700.
History
The Dandie Dinmont terrier was bred from the border regions native terriers to hunt otter and badger. It was made famous in the book "Guy Mannering", by Sir Walter Scott, which was published in 1814. In it, the character Dandie Dinmont terrier keeps six of the dogs. King Louis Philippe of France owned a pair in 1845.
Description
The Dandie Dinmont terrier is a curvaceous terrier with no straight lines and a long back that is higher at the loins than at the shoulders. It has a large, domed head; the muzzle is about three fifths the length of the skull. The large, bright eyes are deep hazel and the jaw is strong. It is a short dog with a deep chest and it's heavy boned, crooked front legs have paws that point slightly outward. Its tail is natural and sickle shaped. It has a double coat that is about two inches long and made up of a dense, harsh over coat and soft, woolly undercoat. This intermingled coat is called a pily or pencil coat. The hair on the head is soft and silky and it has feathers on its muzzle and forelegs. The coat is pepper or mustard and there is usually some white on the chest.
Temperament
This is an independent and reserved dog that is both determined and intelligent. It is affectionate with its family.
Uses
By instinct it has always been a great mouse catcher, and it has lost none of its talent today. It is also an enemy of martens, weasels, and skunks. It has become a much sought-after companion dog.
Health Concerns
Glaucoma, lens luxation, disk disease.
Additional Information
This dog will require regular professional grooming.
Sources
Dog Bible
Publisher: BowTie Press, 2005
Website: http://www.bowtiepress.com/bowtie/
Authors: Kristin Meuh-Roe, Jarelle S. Stein
Simon & Schusters Guide to Dogs
Publisher: Simon & Schuster inc, 1980
Website: http://www.simonandschuster.com
Author: Elizabeth Meriwether Schuler
The New Encyclopedia of the Dog
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2000
Website: http://www.dk.com
Author: Bruce Fogle
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