How much exercise does a Dandie Dinmont Terrier need?
Daily exercise minutes, the activities a Dandie Dinmont Terrier enjoys and signs of too much or too little.
About 45 to 60 minutes of exercise a day suits most adult Dandies, divided into two walks plus play. They enjoy sniffing walks, digging in a sandpit, gentle games of chase and puzzle toys. Earthdog trials, where terriers follow scent through tunnels, can be a great outlet.
Keep your Dandie on lead in open areas, as it may chase small animals and ignore calls. Avoid high jumps and repeated stair running. A bored Dandie may dig or bark, while a tired one is usually a calm, quiet companion at home.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier exercise in numbers
Activity ranges are editorial planning estimates. The five-minutes-per-month puppy rule lacks scientific evidence. Adapt activity to the individual and seek advice for pain or exercise difficulty. PDSA puppy exercise guidance.
Editorial activity estimate
60 to 90 min
Puppy activity
Individual plan
adapt to age, health and development
Senior activity
Individual plan
adapt to comfort and ability
Size
small
8 to 11 kg
Energy level
Playfulness
Handles heat
Handles cold