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

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Scotland
  2. Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
  3. Height: 8 to 11 inches
  4. Weight: 18 to 24 pounds
  5. Nicknames: dandie and hindlee terrier
  6. Named for a character in Sir Walter Scott's 1814 novel Guy ManneringThe Westminster Kennel Club: [1]
  7. 1888: Registered into the American Kennel Club (AKC)American Kennel Club: [1]
  8. Bred as badger and otter hunters in the 17th centuryDandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America: [1]

• 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."Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada: [1]

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