| The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a good choice for an | | | | guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| apartment or house. They do not need a great deal of | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can be found |
| exercise and will adapt to most circumstances. They | | | | on the net. |
| are good with older children, especially if they have | | | | Life Span |
| been properly socialized. As a reminder, never leave | | | | The Dandie Dinmont Terrier can live between 12 and |
| children unsupervised with a puppy or dog. They may | | | | 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and |
| not be good with other animals and may not do well | | | | excellent living conditions. |
| with other dogs. They are protective of their human | | | | History |
| family. | | | | The Dandie Dinmont Terrier originates in the border |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | area of Scotland and England. They are believed to be |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of | | | | the result of cross breeding the English Terrier, Skye |
| the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 8 to 11 inches to the | | | | Terrier, Otterhound and Bedlington Terrier. They were |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 18 to 24 | | | | used for hunting small game. They were first |
| pounds. | | | | registered by the American Kennel Association in 1886. |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | Some Registries |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | - Dandie Dinmount Terrier Club of America |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | - UKC United Kennel Club |
| Dandie Dinmont Terrier is no exception. Be on the | | | | - NKC National Kennel Club |
| lookout for hypothyroidism (sluggish thyroid gland which | | | | - CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| can result in weight gain), glaucoma and epilepsy. This | | | | - APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | - AKC American Kennel Club |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | - FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | - NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | - KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | - ANKC Australian National Kennel Club |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | - ACR American Canine Registry |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Litter Size |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | 3 to 6 Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppies |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | Category |
| dog sweets. | | | | Terrier |
| Grooming | | | | Terms To Describe |
| The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a coat composed of | | | | Intelligent, playful, bold, dignified, determined, reserved, |
| one third soft hair and two thirds harder hair. She is | | | | independent |
| groomed by brushing regularly and needs to be | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| professionally groomed to pluck out dead hair several | | | | - Intelligent |
| times a year. | | | | - Makes an ok watch dog |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | - May not be obedient |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | - Makes a poor guard dog |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal | | | | Other Names Known By |
| disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss | | | | Pepper Terrier, Mustard Terrier |
| of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a | | | | |