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. Originally bred to hunt otter and badger, Dandies are calm and reserved, yet retain their terrier tenacity and love of the hunt.
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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Dandie Dinmont Terrier that you might not know.
A Quick Overview:
Group: Terrier Dogs
Weight: 18 to 24 pounds
Height: 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 years
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small dog with a unique appearance and the distinction of being the only dog named after a fictional character. This low-to-the-ground dog, with a body that is longer than he is tall and a distinctive “poof” of hair on his head, had been bred for many years before he gained fame and a name in Sir Walter Scott’s book Guy Mannering, published in 1814.
Dandie Dinmonts are unusual looking dogs that unfortunately are becoming rare. They have large, domed heads, with large, dark eyes that are set low in the front of the head. Their long ears are set low on the skull and fringed at their tips. Dandies have large chests and long backs.
Unlike most terriers, Dandies have many curves in their shape. The back arches over the loin (the back end) and drops slightly to the base of the tail, which itself curves like a scimitar. Their front legs are short and powerful with paws that turn slightly outward for digging.
Dandies are affectionate, lively dogs. Like many terriers, they also are independent and determined. They are very intelligent and typically are bold in defending their territory and family, but reserved with strangers, at least initially. Many describe them as being dignified, and even 100 years ago, they were described as having “melancholy eyes as of a nobleman in disguise.”
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I adopted what I thought was a Dandy, but when Dan's came out as 45% pekenese and 55% shitzu. He is white, grey, has mustard legs and a white top knot. He has a long body, short legs, front are shorter than the rear, he is a one person dog with a penchant for being the Sheriff of the house. He is identical to the first dog shown. My theory is that they came from China during the opium wars and cross bred in the UK. Follow up cross breeding would have brought out all the variants. Just a thought.
I have heard of this breed here in UK but I don't think I have ever seen one so thank you for the video. I enjoyed the voice of the narrator too. Blessings and peace to him.
You did not mentioned glaucoma…
A snuggle magnet!! Ours was a rescue, so not sure how old he is, but he was hit by a car,and left to die. Needless to say, now he is quite spoiled. He lets me have about 1/3 of the king size bed!😳. He is very protective! And has a crazy deep bark , for such a little guy! But he is all MUSCLE. He can pull me off my feet. Loves to chase the rabbits that steal from our garden patch👍😳😳. He loves his BLANKETS!! We have several around the house, just so he can roll himself up into😳❤💞. And if your sitting down and not " doing anything" , then your job is to give " BELLY RUBS!💞❤💞❤💞
We got one when I was 10 years old and when people knocked on the door they many times expected a big dog cause of that deep bark! A tougher dog than you might think. But also extremely affectionate and loving. I still miss him and think about him since we became such great friends. Always very welcoming to new people and great with children. Dandies do love walks and all kind of activities but tried to run with him once but he gave up after 1 km and disappeared down to a little creek to drink and then refused to move, so I had to carry him the rest of the way. So can be very stubborn as well. But leave him alone in the garden and he can wander around for hours, sniffing his way in a philosophical manner. Great personalities. Because of their long and low bodies they are not the most athletic dog and can struggle a little getting up and down the stairs. But their clumsiness is part of the charm as I see it.
My dog Loki fits everything about a Dandy terrier . I just rescued him but no one knew what the breed was! The look, the intelligence, the affection and the protective manner and he bonded immediately to me.
I want this, Hope I'll have in near future. 🥺😍🥰🤩
5:21 thats alot of Codys