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Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed information and pictures
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The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is part of the Terrier group. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Dandie Dinmont Terrier lifestyle is Indoor dog
To ensure health, dandie dinmont terriers should be exercised regularly. They are prone to hypothyroidism, glaucoma and epilepsy. It is important that when contacting a Dandie Dinmont Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Dandie Dinmont Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Dandie Dinmont Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed standard.
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier |
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Shoulder Height:
00.00 in - 00.00 in |
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Weight:
18-24 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Good. |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Great Britain - stems from the north where England becomes Scotland - developed in the 1600's to hunt otter and badger. Gained popularity once Sir Walter Scott's book a carriage dog, it naturally adapted to the role of fire brigade mascot helping to find and rescue fire victims. Recent notoriety with the film
Character:
This dog is high-spirited and devoted to its family.
Temperment:
This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Visitors should cause no problems.
Coat:
The coat has two layers. The undercoat is soft and the topcoat is hard. Colors are near-black to silver-grey or reddish-brown to pale beige.
Care
Regular brushing is required. Dead hair should be plucked out by professional groomers at least once a year.
Colour:
Blue black to light silver grey; reddish brown to pale fawn
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog
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