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Dandie Dinmont Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Dandie Dinmont Terrier originated in Great Britain.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard is numbered N° 168.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* It is classified in FCI Group 3 (Terriers).
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height is 8-11 inches at the top of the shoulder; the preferred weight is 18-24 pounds.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body coat is about two inches long, termed pily or pencilled, with a soft undercoat.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The colour is pepper (dark bluish black to silvery) or mustard (reddish brown to pale fawn).
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is independent, determined, reserved and intelligent.

Sources

Dandie Dinmont Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/dandie_dinmont_terrier_combined.txt