What are the breed characteristics of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
- Head: strong, large, fitting to the size.
- Neck: very muscular, strong and well developed
- Shoulder height: 24-28 cm
- Body: 2.5 cm shorter in length than twice the shoulder height
- Tail: 20-25 cm, rather thick at the base of the tail.
- Gait: strong, forward, light step
- Ideal weight in working condition: 8-11 kg
Appearance and coat of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The distinctive head of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is framed by silky hair. The elongated, low-set, and weasel-shaped body is complemented by an intelligent and understanding eye expression. The weather-resistant coat consists of a soft undercoat and a long, harsh outer coat. The strong legs are short, with the forelegs having about 5 cm of feathering. The top of the tail is also covered with wiry hair, while the underside is abundantly feathered with softer hair. Possible coat colours are
- pepper-coloured body (blue-black to light silver-grey shading) with silver-white mop of hair,
- mustard body (reddish-brown to beige shading) with cream mop of hair.
How big does the Dandie Dinmont Terrier grow?
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier can reach a wrist height of 22 to 28 inches.
How much does a Dandie Dinmont Terrier weigh?
The optimal weight for a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is 8 to 11 kg.
How old does a Dandie Dinmont Terrier become?
With proper care and nutrition, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier can live from 9 to 15 years.