ADDITIONAL DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: Boarder of Scotland & England
Date of Origin: 17th century
Originally used for: Hunting Badgers, Otters, and Foxes
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: A short legged terrier that was developed in the 17th century as an otter and badger hunter in the border counties
of Scotland and England. Bred from selected dogs of the border hunters between England and Scotland, this dog is likely one of the oldest breeds of terrier.
Sir Walter Scott made these dogs famous in his popular novel, Guy Mannering, published in 1814. After Guy Mannering achieved popularity, these little terriers were in great demand.
General Appearance: Low to ground, short-legged, long-bodied breed that was bred to follow game into burrows. The dog has a large rounded head, strong forehead with black nose.
The large round hazel eyes set wide and low. The dog stands just 11 inches at the shoulder and has a soft, crisp, non-shedding, double coat that is either bluish black, gray, or mustard in color.
The dog is finished with a long tail that is carried with an upward curve.
Height & Weight:
Height 8-11 Inches
Weight 18-24 Pounds
Coat: Double coated with a 2 inches long top coat that covers the body from skull to tail made of a mixture of hardish and soft hair. The hair on the underpart of the body is lighter in color and softer than on the top.
Color: Pepper or mustard, pepper ranges from a dark blue-black to a light grey (silver). The mustard color can be a reddish brown to a pale fawn, the head is creamy white, legs and feet are slightly darker than the head.
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: Like all terriers this breed is fearless when aroused. The Dandie has a stubborn streak and will benefit from obedience training
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: This breed can be dog aggressive. Socialization is recommended as a puppy to mitigate this problem.
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed: A healthy breed, care should be taken not to overfeed to avoid potential back problems caused from weight gain
Major: Glaucoma, lens luxation, spinal problems
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 13-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 144
First Registered by the AKC: 1886
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America (DDTCA)
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada
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