Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Scotland · 18–24 lb · medium double coat
Next to the average dog it is not for small children and dry-mouthed. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds very little.
Find out if a Dandie Dinmont Terrier suits youA good fit if…
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
- you would rather not vacuum daily
- people come and go a lot
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small Scottish dog breed in the terrier family. The breed has a very long body, short legs, and a distinctive topknot of hair on the head. They are friendly but tough, and are suitable for interaction with older children. There are breed-specific health concerns: they can be affected by spinal problems due to their elongated body, and the breed is affected by canine cancer at a higher than average rate.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
