Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Disambiguation: "Dandie Dinmont" is also a character in Guy Mannering, a novel by Walter Scott A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small breed of dog in the terrier family. The breed has a very long body, short legs, and a distinctive "top-knot" of hair on the head.
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Noun
1. a breed of small terrier with long wiry coat and drooping ears
(synonym) Dandie Dinmont
(hypernym) terrier

Mustard Dandie Dinmont.
Photo: Tetsu Yamazaki

Height: 8-11 inches.
Weight: 18-24 lbs.
Life Span: 14-15 yrs.
Breed Group: Terriers
Overview
The properly socialized and trained Dandie Dinmont is a delightful dog. It can be protective of its property, wary of strangers, dominant, and independent, but also gentle if treated kindly and with respect. It is very important to start obedience training and to socialize this dog with adults, children, and other animals at an early age.
Appearance
The Dandie Dinmont's coat, a mixture of coarse and soft hair with a crisp texture, is about two inches long. Its color is pepper or mustard. The head and the soft, silky topknot on the head may be creamy white. The rich, dark hazel eyes are large, round, and bright.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
Dandie Dinmonts need to be brushed and combed two to three times a week and trimmed every three months. Vigorous exercise will reduce this dog's tendency to dig holes and bark excessively.
Origins
The Dandie Dinmont was developed in England in the 17th century to hunt badgers, foxes, rats, and weasels. In the 19th century it was named Dandie Dinmont after a country gentleman in Sir Walter Scott's 1815 novel Guy Mannering. Dinmont, who lived on the border between England and Scotland, kept six of these playful, affectionate terriers on his farm. This breed has been popular with gypsies as well as aristocracy at various times in its history.
Special Alerts
Breed-related health concerns: hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, intervertebral disc protrusion, ear infections, lymphoma.