DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Training / Grooming / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Terriers American Kennel Club (AKC) - Terrier Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Terriers The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Terrier Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - Standard No. 168/01.12.1997/GB
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Great Britain
Height:	8-11 inches (20-28 cm) at the top of the shoulder
Weight:	18-24 lbs. (8-11 kg)
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is one of the oldest breeds of Terrier. Originating from the border country of England and Scotland, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier of the 18th century was pure and true to type long before it had a name. There is little difference between today's Dandie Dinmonts and the one seen in Gainsborough's 1770 portrait of the Henry, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch. He was the first breed of Terrier to be given a distinctive name. The Dandie was used in the development of many other breeds. As more and more different types of Terriers were developed, the Dandie's popularity diminished and was all but forgotten. The Dandie Dinmont is generally healthy, long-lived, non-shedding, hardy, calm, serene, and devoted, making him an ideal house companion. His courage and loud, deep bark makes him an ideal watch dog as well. The Dandie's coat is a mixture of hard and soft hair giving a crisp feeling when touched. On the underpart of the body, the coat is lighter in colour and softer. Colour is either pepper or mustard, with pepper ranging from dark bluish black to a light silvery grey, and the mustard varies from a reddish brown to a pale fawn with a creamy white head. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard The Kennel Club (U.K.) Breed Standard FCI Standard No. 168/01.12.1997/GB AKC DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER VIDEO 22 Min.Video Edition, Published by the AKC Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges. Available from Dogwise.com TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Dandie Dinmont Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Grooming: Grooming — For information on grooming your Dandie Dinmont Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of groomers across Canada. PET GROOMING THE SHORT-LEGGED TERRIERS VIDEO 85 Min. Video Edition, Published by Sonnen Productions This is one of the breed grooming videos from Sonnen productions under the guidance of Michael Kemp, a top handler and groomer. Available from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several sports and activities including agility, conformation, obedience, herding, and much more. In addition, listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada can be found here. (Note: For Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section covers such dog jobs as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Police K9s and much more. Also included here are listings of organizations from across Canada.

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