Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog appearance

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog body
According to the breed standards the Dandie Dinmont Terrier’s body compares with that of a weasel. It owes this description to the typical top-line : the back is quite low at shoulder level and rises again over the loins to drop again at the base of the tail. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier’s tail is thick at the base, broadens in the middle and ends in a point. It is carried slightly over the top-line, in saber-fashion. The well developed chest hangs low between the forequarters and the ribs are rounded. The shoulders are well laid back, but should not be too heavy. The muscular legs are short and straight, with well developed bones and they are set quite far apart.The hindquarters are bit longer than the forequarters, with well angulated knee joints and low hocks. The feet are round, with well developed feet pads. The front feet are bigger than the hind feet.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog head
The sturdy and big head is in proportion with the rest of the body. Its skull is wide between the eyes and tapers towards the eys. The forehead is arched. The deep, strong muzzle is shorter that the skull ( 3:5 )and tapers a little towards the tip of the nose. The thin pendant ears are set far back and fairly low and have tassels that are typical for the dog breed. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier’s eyes are set low and far apart. They are big, full and round, but should not budge.Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a scissor bite.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog weight and shoulder height
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier’s dog weight vary from 17½-24 lb ( 8 – 11 kg )with lighter dogs preferred at shows.
The breed standards do not stipulate any guidelines regards shouldfer heigh and These dog breed tend to be about 9 in ( 23 cm ) high.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog coat and colors
A Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a unique coat, with a soft underlayer and a harder outer coat. It should be crisp to the touch and there should be no parting on the back. The hair on the head and the face, ear tips and underneath the dog is soft-textured.
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier’s coat comes in two color patterns :

Pepper runs from dark-blue to silver-gray.
A middle shade is preferable and the topknot is always creamy white.
Mustard varies from reddish brown to beige.
Both color pattern are accepted with some white hair on the chest, as well as white claws. The eyse are always deep hazel

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog temperament

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog character
These are cheerful, equable, fairly calm, intelligent dogs. They behave in a dignified cautious manner. They sense the atmosphere in the home and in those respect they differ from most terriers. What they share is their watchfulness and perseverance. A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is devoted to its handler and family.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier social behavior
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are quite sociable. They can usually get on quite well with other dogs, both indoors and outdoors. They will not easily be tempted to play, they prefer to do their own thing. If the young Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy has beed well socialized with cats and other pets there will be no problem in future. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is usually friendly and gentle to kids. They will bark if they hear visitors, but that is all just barking. They are friendly dogs.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier general dog care

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog grooming
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier needs to be taken to a trimming parlor about twice a year to have the dead hair plucked out by hand and the coat needs to be re-styled. Of course the dog should be combed and brushed regularly, preferably with a small sliker brush. You yourself can clip excess hair brom between the pads of the feet. Dogs that are to be shown will require additional grooming.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog training
Fortunately this dog breed is not difficult to train. You will see the best results if you rewards the dog when it behaves as required and if you provided plenty variety during the training sessions. A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is intelligent enough and will know what you require of it, but it will not show much enthusiasm for lengthy drills that do not seem to make sense. In such a case the dog can be stubborn and very contrary its behavior

Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog exercise
If you are an avid walker, this dog will be happy to accompany you. If you are less sporty the dog will not mond : even if you do not have enough time once in a while the dog will adapt. A well-trained Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a dog you can take with you wherever you go. They are peaceful indoors and outdoors.