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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Small · 8–11 kg
- Affectionate
- Sensitive
- Devoted
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierSmall
- Typical adult height
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier20–28 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier8–11 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Dandie Dinmont Terrierfrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierModerately energetic
- Grooming
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierSeveral times a week
- Training
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierUsually happier in a house
- Garden
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Dandie Dinmont TerrierCan be selective about other dogs
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.