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Group: | Terrier |
Size: | Small |
Life Span: | 12-15 years |
Height: | Male: 8-10 inches |
Female: 8-10 inches | |
Weight: | Male: 18-24 lbs |
Female: 18-24 lbs |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Facts
Coat : | Mixture of hard and soft hair |
Gait : | Free and effortless |
Color(s) : | Pepper or mustard |
Living Area : | Any |
Hair Length: | Medium |
Exercise Need : | Daily walk |
Recognized By : |
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) F�d�ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America |
Date of Origin : | 18th century |
Place of Origin : | Scotland |
Todays Use : | Companion Dog |
Originally Used : | Vermin hunter |
Other Name : | Dandie |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Information
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Description:The origin of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier lies in the border area between Scotland and England. The latest known records of this breed date back to the 18th century. Although the exact origin of this breed is unknown, it is believed to have descended from Skye Terrier and Scotch Terrier. The breed derives its name from a Waletr Scott novel where the breed was owned by a character named “Dandie Dinmont”. The breed was primarily used to hunt otters and vermin. Although the numbers of this breed dwindled after the Second World War, it was resurrected through dedicated breeding programs. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1886. |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Care & Grooming:The Dandie Dinmont Terrier sheds very little hair. Its hard and soft coat needs regular grooming. The coat needs to be brushed at least 3-4 times a week and should also be stripped twice in a year to maintain a healthy looking coat. It should be bathed only when necessary and must be dried properly after each bath. The eyes and ears of the dog should be cleaned properly. Its nail and the hair around eyes, ears and paws should be trimmed properly. Its beard should be cleaned daily to remove any food remains. |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Health Problems:The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is prone to some health issues like Epilepsy, Glaucoma, Hypothyroidism, Slip discs etc. |
Group: | Terrier |
Size: | Medium |
Life Span: | 10-12 years |
Height: | Male: 15-15.5 inches Female: 14-15 inches |
Weight: | Male:20-22 lbs Female: 18-20 lbs |
Color: | Black and tan |
Description: | The origin of the Welsh Terrier, as the name suggests, lies in Wales, Britain. The breed is..... |