HISTORY

ORIGIN SCOTLAND

GROUP TERRIER GROUP


The Dandie Dinmont Terrier was bred to hunt fox and badgers in the 17th century. They have become popular companion dogs in modern times.

APPEARANCE(S)

The Dandie Dinmont is a small dog with a long body and short legs. The head is large for the body and the front feet are crooked. The eyes are large and round and the ears are droopy.

COLOR(S)


This breed is most commonly seen in pepper or mustard.

COAT


The coat is medium in length and is a mixture of wire and soft in texture.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate to High

POSITIVES


This breed is good with kids and other dogs. They are happy go lucky most of the time.

THINGS TO CONSIDER


This breed can be stubborn at times.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in the city or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs to be groomed.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

  • Patellar Luxation
  • Intervertebral Disc Problems

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, Inc.
151 Junaluska Dr.
Woodstock, Ga 30188

FUN FACT(S)

The Dandie Dinmont was actually given its name from a character from Walter Scott’s 1815 novel Guy Mannering.
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff