A small breed, Dandie Dinmont Terriers have an intelligent and friendly nature.These terrier dogs originated as farm dogs near the English-Scottish border in the 1700s. They hunted rodents for farmers.
However, Sir Walter Scott’s book “Guy Mannering” is where the Dandie Dinmont gets its rather unusual name. A real life borderlands farmer named James Davidson, who owned a pair of these terriers named Mustard and Pepper, served as the inspiration for the fictional character “Dandie Dinmont.”
Dandie Dinmont Terriers usually weigh 8 to 11 kg and have a shoulder height of 20 to 28 cm. Their life expectancy is around 12 to 15 years. Dandie Dinmont. The temperament of terriers is charming and loving.They are known for being loyal to and affectionate with their family. Although Dandies are usually friendly, they can be wary and reserved with strangers.
Easy to train and willing to comply.Frequent brushing and sporadic expert grooming.Generally in good health, but susceptible to some diseases like lymphoma and glaucoma.
