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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

HEIGHT 8–11in (20–28cm) Mustard
WEIGHT 18–24lb (8–11kg)
LIFE SPAN Up to 13 years May have white chest hair.

This terrier comes from the border country between England Large, domed head
covered in soft, silky,
and Scotland, where it was developed to hunt badger and otter. light-colored hair
It was named the Dandie Dinmont Terrier after a character
Large, wide-set,
who owned a similar-looking dog in a novel by Sir Walter dark hazel eyes
Scott. Fun-loving, sensitive, and intelligent,
Pendant ears
the Dandie Dinmont Terrier thrives set well back
on love and attention.
Body length greatly
exceeds leg length
Long, tapering Pepper
tail with
feathering on
underside

Dark bluish-
black hair

Lighter-
colored
lower legs

Skye Terrier Miniature Pinscher

HEIGHT Up to 10in (25–26cm) Cream Black HEIGHT 10–12in (25–30cm) Blue and tan
WEIGHT 24–40lb (11–18kg) Fawn WEIGHT 9–11lb (4–5kg) Brown and tan
LIFE SPAN 12–15 years May have white spot on chest. LIFE SPAN Up to 15 years

A breed from the Western Isles of Scotland, the Skye Terrier Bred in Germany and developed from the much larger German
was originally used for fox and badger hunting. With a long, Pinscher (see p.218), this sturdy but graceful dog was once used
low-slung body, the Skye Terrier could easily slip into the narrow as a barnyard rat hunter. The Miniature Pinscher is quick and
underground passages used by its quarry. This elegant little dog lively, moving with a characteristic high-stepping gait.
is active, good-spirited, and makes an excellent family pet. The Perfect for a small home, the breed
long coat, characteristic of the breed, can take several years to has sharp senses that make
grow to its full adult length. it a good watchdog.
Neck arches
Erect ears slightly
Soft, light gray fringed with Tail carried high Straight back
hair covers long, silky hair
brown eyes
Tapering
muzzle
Long, Long, straight
feathered coat parts down High-set,
tail center of back Gray
erect ears
Black
and tan
Short,
smooth coat
Catlike feet
Lighter
patches
on coat

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