Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier was bred in the 17th century as an otter and badger hunter in the Cheviot and Teviotdale Hills in Southern Scotland. The Dandie a short legged, long bodied terrier, sometimes described as 'all curves', with its curved haunches, curved moustache.... its curves are said to be in keeping with the curving, sloped country , So you want to buy some fishes and set up an aquarium side from where they hail.

 The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is named after the the character Dandie Dinmont, a jovial farmer in the Novel Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott's. The character also gave his name to the breed's colours, , Four-eyed fishes pepper and mustard, which were adopted from the names of his dogs. , Basset Hound The Dandie Dinmont is the only breed , Orange Wing Amazon to be named after a character from fiction.

In the 1870s. when exhibiting dogs , General Fish Afflictions became popular the United Kingdon Kennel Club formed in 1873 and, just after this time in 1875 ,  Dandie enthusiasts to form their own breed , Protozoan Fish Diseases specific club, at a meeting held at the Fleece Hotel in Selkirk on the Scottish Borders. It is one of the oldest pedigree breed , Javanese clubs in the world.

The first task was to draw up a breed , Friesian standard and Mr William Wardlaw Reed, a founder member of the DDTC. worked on this, smoothing out the many differences between the current speciments. The following year at the Red Lion Hotel, Carlisle, the standard , Manx was agreed and adopted.

The breed , Chihuahua was first registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1888.

Height and Weight
Height:  8 - 11 ins. (20 - 28 cm) at shoulder.
Weight:  18 - 24 lbs. (8.2 - 10.9 kg)

Temperament
The Dandie is all terrier, another example of a  big dog , Javanese on small legs.  They have retained the hunting , Cairn Terrier instinct and will chase anything.   They are scrappers, do not expect to keep two adult males peacefully, and as with most terriers, they are not suited for families , Hungarian Vizsla with small children, they will not tolerate the punishment or clumsiness handed out by toddlers.  Got a pet Dandie? Got a pet rabbit?  Not any more!  They are ferocious hunters of rabbits and vermin, and don’t expect them to befriend your cat , Cairn Terrier either.

Having such short legs, they don’t need a lot of exercise, this is not a dog , Norwegian Lundehund to get for running beside you whilst on your bike.  They respond best to praise an encouragement when training , Ponies than punishment, which will make them resentful and sulky.

Health
A very healthy breed , American Goldfinch with few problems, expect them to live to 15 years.  They shed very little, and require regular clipping.  Some problems with the breed , Basset Hound with some specimens being overly aggressive, so do seek out a reputable breeder. , Four-eyed fishes

Summary
Suits an owner with a relatively inactive lifestyle, with no children or other animals. , American Curl   Has a deep bark for a littlish dog , Cairn Terrier and they are great watchdogs, guarding the yard from intrusion.  A proud animal, that will flourish with praise and a gentle , Four-eyed fishes hand.  They are not for everyone, but are a fine, strong willed and bodied little dog. , Pyrenean Mountain - Great Pyrenees