Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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Family: terrier
AKC Breed Group: Terrier
Area of Origin: border of Scotland and England
Date of Origin: 1700s
Original Function: otter and badger hunting
Today's Function: earthdog trials
Colors: pepper or mustard; al shades of gray and silver, brown and fawn
Coat: Soft undercoat. Outercoat is more harsh than undercoat
Characteristics and temperaments: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier makes a great companion dog. Some of them can be quite aggressive toward other male dogs. It can live with cats as long as they are introduced since early age
Avg Size of male: Height: 8 – 11 inches, Weight: 18 – 24 pounds
Avg Size of Female: Height: 8 – 11 inches, Weight: 18 – 24 pounds
Care: Professional grooming is necessary. Regular brushing and plucking is required to keep the dog in a good shape
Training and activity: Although this breed can be independence at times, he is relatively easy to train. The dog will adapt to the house members activity level, although he prefers to have regular exercise. This breed is active indoors but suitable for apartment life