Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Scotland.

MOST SUITED AS Hunting dog and family pet

SIZE
The shoulder height is approximately 23cm (9in) and the weight 7 - 11kg(151/2 - 241b).

COAT
This Terrier has a double-layered coat: the undercoat is soft, the topcoat is hard. Dandie Dinmonts colours are "pepper" which runs from almost black to a light silver-grey) and "mustard" (a reddish brown to pale beige).

CARE REQUIRED
It needs to be brushed regularly and must also be taken to a trimming salon to have the dead hair plucked out once or twice each year. Dogs that are to be shown will require addi­tional grooming.

CHARACTER
This is a high-spirited yet calm dog which will be devoted to its handler and family, is equable, intelligent, vigilant and tenacious, but also sensitive.

TRAINING
The training of this dog is fortunately not difficult, providing you make allowance for the fact that it can be stubborn.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This is a very sociable breed of dog that usually leaves other dogs alone and acts perfectly with cats and other household animals, provided it has met them when young. They are normally very loving with children and visitors should also cause no problem.

EXERCISE
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has an average exercise demand and will adapt to the family circumstances.