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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppies for Sale
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Daphne, the Dandie Dinmont at 3 years old (Pitfirrane
breeding) and Madge, the Dandie Dinmont puppy at 12
weeks (Hendell breeding)
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Pronunciation |
Dandie
Dinmont Terrier |
Description |
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is longer than he is
tall. The solid head is covered with a distinctive silky topknot. The legs are
short and muscular. The head is large (but still in good proportion to the body)
with a strong forehead, defined stop, and black nose. The teeth meet in a
scissors bite and are large for the size of the dog. The 3 to 4 inch ears are
pendant, wide near the head and tapering almost to a point. The hazel eyes are
brilliant and lively, but not protruding, with a gentle, wise expression. The
tail is from 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm.) long and is carried with an upward
curve. It is thick at the base and gets thicker for about 4 inches and then
tapers. The unique, 2 inch (5 cm.) long crisp-textured coat contains a mixture
of harsh and soft hair. The hair on the underside is softer than on the upper
body, and the hair on the top of the head and upper ears is even softer and
silkier. The breed comes in two colors, pepper or mustard. Mustard puppies are
born dark brown and lighten into varying shades of red at adulthood. Pepper
puppies are born black and tan, with a silvering gene. Adult pepper Dandies have
the same coloring as the salt & pepper Schnauzer. The topknot and
furnishings on pepper Dandies are silver and on mustard Dandies they are cream
colored. Front dewclaws are removed when puppies are three or four days old. |
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Temperament |
The Dandie Dinmont is affectionate and fun-loving.
It makes a great companion dog. Lively, plucky, independent and intelligent. Bold yet dignified. Because of this terrier's hunting instincts, it should not be trusted with
non-canine pets, such as hamsters and guinea pigs. It will be okay with cats that it is raised with from puppyhood. They are not difficult to train, if you are firm and consistent. This little dog has a big bark for its size. Makes a good watch dog, but needs to be told, after getting your attention with the first warning bark, it is time to be quiet and let you handle the rest. Because of this breeds small size, a lot of Dandie Dinmont Terriers develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where the dog believes he is pack leader of humans, believing he owns the humans and everything else around him, and does his best to keep and defend what he owns. This causes many varying degrees of behavior issues, including, but not limited to stubbornness, determined, willful, guarding, separation anxiety, hard to obedience train, reserve with strangers, snapping, biting, dog-aggressiveness, and obsessive barking, as the dog tries to keep his humans and everyone else around him in line. These are NOT Dandie Dinmont traits, but behaviors brought on by the lack of a firm consistent pack leader, who provides, rules, and limits to what they are and are not allowed to do, along with the lack of a daily pack walk. As soon as the humans take the control away from the dog, and the dog's instincts are met, the negative behaviors will begin to subside and the Dandie Dinmont will be a wonderful, trustworthy, family companion.
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Height, Weight |
Height: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm.)
Weight: 18-24 pounds (8-11 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
A healthy breed, although hypothyroidism is not
uncommon in the older dog. A few lines have had incidences of glaucoma and
epilepsy. Dogs that are overweight and unexercised can have back problems. |
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Living Conditions |
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is good for apartment
life. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard will do. Do not let this
dog off the leash in an unsafe area because it will take off after a cat or
other animal. |
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Exercise |
Dandie Dinmont need to be
walked daily. They will also
enjoy sessions of play in the park or other safe open areas. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
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Grooming |
The Dandie Dinmont needs to be brushed regularly.
They should have professional grooming. Dead hair should be plucked out once or
twice a year. Show dogs require much more grooming. This breed sheds little to
no hair. |
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Origin |
The Dandie Dinmont is an old terrier breed from
the border area between England and Scotland. It was probably developed from the
now extinct Scotch Terrier (not to be confused with today's Scottish Terrier),
and the Skye Terrier. Raised mainly by gypsies and used by farmers to kill
vermin, the Dandie Dinmont was named after the character in the famous novel
"Guy Mannering" by Sir Walter Scott back in the 1800's. They still
retain their talents for catching vermin. The Dandie has also been used for
hunting rabbit, otter and badger. By instinct it has always been a great mouse
catcher. And it is an enemy of martens, weasels, and skunks. An amusing-looking
dog (long body, very short legs, toupee on the head), it has become a most
sought-after companion dog. |
| Group |
Terrier, AKC Terrier |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
CET, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Daphne, the Dandie Dinmont at 3 years old (Pitfirrane
breeding) and Madge, the Dandie Dinmont puppy at 12
weeks (Hendell breeding)
Daphne, the Dandie Dinmont at 3 years old (Pitfirrane
breeding) and Madge, the Dandie Dinmont puppy at 12
weeks (Hendell breeding)
Daphne, the Dandie Dinmont at 3 years old
Madge, the Dandie Dinmont puppy at 12 weeks
Madge, the Dandie Dinmont puppy at 12 weeks
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Longfellow, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Longfellow, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier taking a nap on the
chair
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This is CH GERMAN DANDIES' EARL OF SPEEDY
Photo Courtesy of DandieOnline
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Buddy, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier at 9
years old with a puppy cut. "He has a great personality, and I've never
heard him bark except for when he's sleeping (dreaming) :)"
Buddy, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier at 9 years old with a
short puppy cut
Buddy, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier at 9 years old with a
short puppy cut
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