How long does a Dandie Dinmont Terrier live?

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Dandie Dinmont Terrier get?

Adults weigh 8–11 kg. Height ranges from 20–28 cm.

Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier hypoallergenic?

No, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Terrier Group

Height 20–28 cm
Weight 8–11 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 30 min/day

independent
affectionate
playful
alert
devoted
stubborn

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Scottish-English border (Borders region) (18th century). Adults weigh 8–11 kg. It stands 20–28 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Scotland for hunting small game. They are intelligent, independent, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group: Terrier Group
Origin: United Kingdom, Scottish-English border (Borders region) (18th century)
Coat: short wire · pepper and mustard
Also known as: Dandie
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 84f73717-1814-42c6-90e6-33a047635dd7

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Dandie Dinmont Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from en.wikipedia.org ckc.ca hillspet.com petmd.com dailypaws.com

Dandie Dinmont Terrier FAQ

How long does a Dandie Dinmont Terrier live?: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Dandie Dinmont Terrier get?: Adults weigh 8–11 kg. Height ranges from 20–28 cm.
Is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier hypoallergenic?: No, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier in?: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/84f73717-1814-42c6-90e6-33a047635dd7"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/84f73717-1814-42c6-90e6-33a047635dd7/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.