The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a Scottish terrier breed. They were used in the border country of Scotland and England to hunt badgers and otters in the 1600s. Physically, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier has short legs, and an elongated body, pendulous ears, and a muscular neck. The coat is silky and forms a topknot on the top of the dog’s head; it comes in two color ranges, pepper and mustard. As a hardy breed, the temperament is tough, but it is friendly around older children, making it a good companion and guard dog.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a withers height between 8”-11” (20-28 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 18-24 lb (8-11 kg). The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 16”-21” (41-53 cm), standing height between 13”-18” (33-46 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a Scottish terrier breed. They were used in the border country of Scotland and England to hunt badgers and otters in the 1600s. Physically, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier has short legs, and an elongated body, pendulous ears, and a muscular neck. The coat is silky and forms a topknot on the top of the dog’s head; it comes in two color ranges, pepper and mustard. As a hardy breed, the temperament is tough, but it is friendly around older children, making it a good companion and guard dog.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a withers height between 8”-11” (20-28 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 18-24 lb (8-11 kg). The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 16”-21” (41-53 cm), standing height between 13”-18” (33-46 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
