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Dandie Dinmonts are very smart and independent. These feisty little dogs are often suspicious of strangers and aggressive with other animals. They're sometimes hard to housebreak, and they love to dig and bark. Dandie Dinmonts are part of the Terrier group. In general, terriers have a very distinctive personality that's unlike any other breed. They're feisty and energetic. Originally bred to hunt and kill vermin, terriers love the chase-don't let your terrier off its leash unless it's in an enclosed area. Terriers make excellent pets. These tough little canines have an attitude, however, so they usually adapt better to quiet households. Most terriers are usually jealous and snippy around other pets, especially dogs. While some terriers are good with children, most will snap if provoked. If you want your terrier to be friendly with strangers, you need to accustom it to people at an early age. Terriers are also barkers and diggers. In terms of health, terriers are very hardy dogs with few health problems. Most live a long time, usually around 15 years. Terriers need to be brushed twice a week and professionally groomed about every three months. While pet terriers are usually clipped, show dogs are stripped, which means the dead hairs are plucked out one by one so the coat color doesn't fade. Origin: Great Britain Height: 8" - 11" Weight: 18 - 24 pounds Coat: About two inches long; a mixture of hard and soft hair. Front legs are shorter than hind legs. Tail and ears hang down. Colors: Puppies born black and brown will eventually turn pepper. Puppies usually reach adult color by 18 months. Head and topknot (a tuft of hair on the top of the hand) are creamy white. Some white is allowed on the chest and toenails. Eyes are dark hazel; nose is dark. Special Considerations This breed is susceptible to spinal disc problems. Don't let your Dandie Dinmont jump off of high couches and beds. |
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