Terriers Dog Group - Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The appealing and devoted little Dandie Dinmont Terrier was originally bred to hunt badgers and foxes.

Coat: Soft, linty undercoat and harder topcoat, not wiry, crisp to the hand.

Color: Pepper (from bluish black to pale silvery gray) or mustard (from reddish brown to pale fawn).

Features: Strongly made head, large but in proportion to dog's size; rich, dark hazel eyes; pendulum cars; long, strong, and flexible body; rather short tail.

Size: Height at shoulders: 8-11 in. Weight: about 18-24 lb.

Care: Happy with as much exercise as its owner is able to provide; easy to groom using a stiff brush and comb, and removing any surplus hair.

Character: Affectionate, playful, and intelligent, best as the family's sole pet.