Dandie Dinmont Terrier
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| FCI Standard No. 168 | ||
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| Withers height: |
up to 25 cm |
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| Weight: |
up to 11 kg |
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The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a British dog breed recognized by the FCI ( No. 168, Gr. 3, Sec. 2 ) .
Origin and history
The Dandie Dinmont comes from Scotland . Its origin is uncertain; it was probably bred by Gypsies in Northumberland . In 1814 the writer Sir Walter Scott described a man in his novel " Guy Mannering " who kept such dogs. As a result, this name became increasingly popular for this breed. The breed originated from 1870, like the Bedlington Terrier , from wire-haired Scottish terriers. It came to Germany in the 19th century, but remained seldom in continental Europe.
Appearance
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a dog up to 25 cm tall and 10 kg heavy with a pepper or mustard colored fur. The colors are called pepper or mustard .
use
The "handy" dog was suitable for hunting rabbits and is now a popular companion dog . He is considered a courageous and hard-working terrier.
