December 06 Dog Breed of the Month
Dandie Dinmont Terrier

• Theodore Roosevelt owned a Dandie Dinmont Terrier called Cuba.

• The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a dog that is longer than he is tall.

• The Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog breed comes in two different colors: pepper or mustard. Mustard colored puppies are dark brown when they are born and lighten into varying shades of red as adults. Pepper puppies are born black and tan, with a silvering gene.

• The distinctive topknot should be shampooed, brushed and combed from time to time to maintain its eye catching appearance. Their fur is both hard and soft.

• Dandie Dinmont's are affectionate and fun-loving little dogs and make a great companion dog for owners.

• Remember, these are terriers - do not let them off the leash because they will take off after a cat or any other small animal.

• The Dandie Dinmont were originally bred to go to ground in the hunting of such game as badgers, otters and foxes.

December 2006 - Dog Breed of the Month

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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