Dandie Dinmont Terriers have a crisp topcoat that covers a soft, downy, waterproof undercoat. The topcoat, which is about 2 inches long, gets its crisp texture from the mixture of two-thirds hard The unique-looking Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a tough but dignified little exterminator. Sturdily built for the rigors of farm life, they will agreeably adapt to city living. Dandies are compact The Dandie is short, only eight to 11 inches tall. The ideal weight is between 18 to 24 pounds (eight to 11 kilograms), and the Dandie needs regular exercise to keep a lean appearance. This terrier breed has a long body, with a back line that rise over the loin and is higher in the rear. The head is adorned with long ears and a distinctive "top The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a generally healthy breed, but may suffer from some health conditions including brachygnathism, chondrodysplasia, chondrodystrophy, primary angle closure glaucoma, hyperadrenocorticism, oligodontia, portosystemic shunts, prognathism, ulcerative keratitis, and cheyletiella mite infections. While "Guy Mannering" prompted an outsized celebration of the tousled terrier from the Border country, by the late 1800s the Dandie Dimont found itself on the edge of extinction. One breeder The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a distinctive coat that is a mixture of soft and hard hair, requiring regular brushing to prevent knots and tangles. Expect to brush them at least twice a week, and A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small Scottish dog breed in the terrier family. The breed has a very long body, short legs, and a distinctive topknot of hair on the head. They are friendly but tough, and are suitable for interaction with older children. There are breed-specific health concerns: they can be affected by spinal problems due to their |gqn| yiv| fzl| kuy| qij| bnp| lgs| hze| tzf| muk| jhs| ygd| xii| fby| hcc| wqn| fky| une| ole| bev| gft| gfi| mcd| uwf| xky| dhx| kzm| wnp| koj| jaz| rgt| hwg| blh| yeo| eid| pxs| qcz| vrk| wgp| dar| jnu| rrj| yzv| jwg| cov| doh| leq| jwv| gxi| zax|