Small Terrier Group

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Also called Dandie

Great with kids
Apartment friendly

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Scotland for hunting small game. They are intelligent, independent, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 18–24 lb (8–11 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 8–11 in (20–28 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Wire
Origin: Scottish-English border (Borders region), United Kingdom (18th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Good in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Devoted Independent Playful Stubborn

Coat colours

Mustard and pepper

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)