Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Terrier group · United Kingdom
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Small sizeWire coatLow sheddingModerate energyModerate barking
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier originated in the border region between Scotland and England in the early 18th century and gained its name from a character in Sir Walter Scott's 1815 novel 'Guy Mannering.' It is an independent, determined, and affectionate dog with a surprisingly deep bark and a dignified, calm demeanor compared to many other terriers. The breed was developed to hunt otter and badger along the hillsides and waterways of the Scottish and English borderlands.
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