Guide Note

The Dandie Dinmont terrier is a short-legged dog breed with a long body and a domed head.

Fast Facts

Origin: Scotland
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Height: 8 to 11 inches
Weight: 18 to 24 pounds
Nicknames: dandie and hindlee terrier
Named for a character in Sir Walter Scott's 1814 novel Guy Mannering¹
1888: Registered into the American Kennel Club (AKC)²
Bred as badger and otter hunters in the 17th century³

Temperament

Spirited and fun, Dandie's are great companion dogs that are gentle and affectionate. The Dandie was described by veterinarian Frank Manolson as a dog "who looks and acts like a grizzled backwoodsman shopping in Tiffany's. If you want a real individualist, you simply must consider the Dandie Dinmont."⁴

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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Wikipedia: Dandie Dinmont Terrier
American Kennel Club (AKC): Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Standard
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada: Dandie Dinmont Terrier An Ideal House Pet
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: Dandie Dinmont Terrier History
The Westminster Kennel Club: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Information
Dog Breed Info: Dandie Dinmont
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Background and Characteristics

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada: Canadian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Standard
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: Standards | Obedience | What is a Dandie Dinmont Terrier?
American Kennel Club (AKC): Colors and Markings
Pedigree: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Background
Puppy Dog Web: Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Breeds of Dogs: Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Rescue and Adoption

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Rescue
American Kennel Club: Dandie Dinmont Breed Rescue
Next Day Pets: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Rescue
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Care and Special Needs

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: Care, Grooming & Maintenance of Your Dandie Dinmont Terrier
CentralPets.com: Specific Care Information
The Dog Guide: Requirements and Health Issues
eHow: How to Groom a Dandie Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club: Does a Dandie Dinmont Need a lot of Grooming?

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Health

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Health | Glaucoma Research Update
Dog Names & Breeds: Potential Health Problems of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
QualityDogs.com: Dandie Dinmont
Dandie Denmont Terrier Club: Are Dandie Dinmont Terriers Healthy?

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Blogs and Articles

Musings of a Purple Dragon: Dandie Dinmont Terrier, From Vulnerable to Viable
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club: Dandie Dinmont News (2007)
Man's Best Friend: Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Dog Breed Profile
The Dognabbit Dog Blog: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Family

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Photos and Videos

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: Photo Gallery
American Kennel Club (AKC): Photos | Video
Google Image Search: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Images
YouTube: A Few Dandie Dinmonts from the Crufts 2007 Show (Time 0:21)
YouTube: A Sad Dandie At The Crufts 2007 Show (Time 00:38)

Dandie Dinmont Terrier History and Trivia

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: AKC Earthdog Tests
American Kennel Club (AKC): Dandie Dinmont Terrier History | Dandie Dinmont Terrier Did you Know?
DogBiz: Dandie Dinmont Terrier History
Dandie Online: Origin and History
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club: Dandie Dinmont Terrier History
Wisdom Panel: Dandie Dinmont Terrier History

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