Dandie Dinmonts Terrier

Game, workmanlike Terrier. Independant, highly intelligent, determined, persistent, sensitive, affectionate and dignified.

The Dandie enjoys the chance to hunt around and explore in a safe area and needs a moderate walk to stay in condition. She does best as an indoor/outdoor dog, and should sleep inside. Her coat needs combing twice weekly, plus regular scissoring and shaping. Shaping for show dogs is done on an almost continual (but light) basis; that for pets can be done by stripping or clipping about four times a year.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is good for apartment life. Indoor activities should be sufficient for this small, yet sturdy breed. A small yard is recommended, but not required. Regular exercise would be best.

Grooming.

Regular brushing is necessary for this longhaired breed. This breed sheds little to no hair, however can shed lightly. Requires professional grooming if owner is not trained to do so themselves. Dead hair should be plucked. Bathe when necessary.

It is easy to train, but not to forget that sometimes it can be stubborn. Therefore the training must be firm, consistent, no severe or harsh.

The fur of this dog must be brushed regularry and trimmed once or twice a year.