Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Guide and Fact File

Height: 8-11 inches               Weight: 8-11 kg

Size of Dog: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small breed of puppy and dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: The Dandie Dinmont belongs to the Terrier Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is from Great Britain

Exercise Needs: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier requires low to moderate amounts of exercise

Coat Type: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a long coat that is partly soft and partly coarse

Shedding hairs: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier doesn't shed hair

Grooming needs: The grooming requirements are fairly high as brushing's required daily

Training a Dandie Dinmont Terrier (Trainability): Easy to Train

Other Names of Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Pepper and Mustard Terriers, Catcleugh Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The litter size for a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is around 3-6 pups

Temperament / Behaviour: Loving, Bold, Clever, Independent and Even Tempered

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppies and Dogs

Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppies and dogs are determined and confident. They have enthusiastic personalities and temperaments. This is a lovable and affectionate breed of puppy and dog that shows loyalty and respect towards its owners. The Dandie Dinmont is a friendly breed, particularly with its owners but slightly more reserved around strangers. This is why it is important to socialize them from an early age to get them used to unfamiliar people. This breed of puppy and dog is bright and spirited. They are clever so training them shouldn't prove to be too difficult as they are very adaptable to household life and they make extremely good companions to humans. The Dandie Dinmont is a small breed of dog that doesn't require too much exercise, however, they should be taken on a daily walk as this helps to keep their minds stimulated and it is good for their general all-round well-being.

Choosing Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide health clearances for any puppy that you may be considering buying. It is very important to care for the health of your dog properly. Be sure to provide your puppy or dog with a suitable diet and adequate exercise as this will help maintain a healthy weight which is important for this particular breed as it is small and any amount of pressure on their backs can be a health risk to them. Grooming this breed of puppy or dog can take time as they have medium to long hair which requires daily brushing in order to keep it tangle free and looking healthy. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier only requires bathing as and when is necessary, i.e. if they become dirty or smelly.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppies and Dogs