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dandie dinmont terrier appearance features

Scientific Name: Canis Lupus Familiaris

Lifespan: 12-15 Years

Origin: Scotland

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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Renowned for its endearing and one-of-a-kind attributes, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is easily recognisable by its vibrant demeanour and striking good looks.

The border areas of England and Scotland are the birthplace of this little terrier breed, which gets its name from the book "Guy Mannering" by Sir Walter Scott.

Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a long history of selective breeding due to their skill in hunting rodents like badgers and otters.

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Male

  • Height

    20-28 cm / 8-11 Inches

  • Weight

    9-12 kg / 20-26 Pounds

  • Length

    41-53 cm / 16-21 Inches

  • Color

Female

  • Height

    20-28 cm / 8-11 Inches

  • Weight

    8-11 kg / 18-24 Pounds

  • Length

    41-53 cm / 16-21 Inches

  • Color

Temperature

Hot: 24 to 27 °C

Cold: 0 to 5 °C

Price

1.50K to 3K USD

Bite Force

100 to 200 PSI

Activity

Jump: 4-5 Feet

Run: 12-15 Miles per hour (19-24 km/h)

Origin Description

A little terrier breeds with a reputation for endearing character and striking good looks, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Dandie Dinmont, a character in Sir Walter Scott's 1814 book "Guy Mannering," is said to have possessed a pack of little terriers that are considered to be the ancestors of the modern Dandie Dinmont Terrier, which is whence the breed got its name.

The exact place of Dandie Dinmont Terrier's birth is still a mystery, although most people believe it was in the Boundary Country, which is located on the boundary between Scotland and England. The breed's usefulness in pest management in the area was shown by its ability to eradicate otters, badgers, and foxes after it was originally bred for vermin hunting.

Description

The fascinating and unusual Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the name of Sir Walter Scott's book "Guy Mannering." The breed has a long and illustrious history that spans decades. Characterised by an elongated torso, short legs, and an endearing topknot of hair on its head, this little terrier sticks out with its unusual look. Those lucky enough to meet the Dandie Dinmont are enchanted by its unique combination of elegance and eccentricity, which is further enhanced by its expressive eyes and bushy eyebrows.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a long tradition of hunting and pest management, having originated in the border areas of England and Scotland. Its unusual proportions and build were selected for its ability to successfully pursue and flush out badgers and otters that hide in their burrows.