Dandie Dinmont Terrier
A long, short-legged terrier with a fluffy topknot: calm, affectionate, and independent.
- Lifespan
- 13–15 years
- Weight
- 8–11 kg
- Height
- 25 cm
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Pros
- Calm for a terrier
- Good with children
- Suits apartment living
Keep in mind
- Stubborn and independent
- Long back: no jumping from heights
Living together
- Hand-strip the coat a couple of times a year
- Watch its weight and protect its back
Traits
Life at home
Apartment-friendly
Noise level
Tolerates being alone
Size
Character
Good with children
Good with other pets
Calm temperament
Trainability
Beginner-friendly
Activity, care and costs
Exercise needs
Grooming needs
Shedding
Cost of ownership
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