Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Coat

Pepper: Grey (25) Black (35) Blue (115) with White (15) Cream (45) Tan (105) Ivory (Texture) markings in the traditional or creeping Tan pattern.
Mustard: Red (55) Orange (65) . May have ears.

All of the above must have White (15) topknot and eartips. May also be present on the whole head, as a chest patch, paws, legs, underside of body and/or underside of tail.
A bit of Cream (45) Ivory (Texture) on the muzzle is allowed as staining.

Eyes

Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99) preferred.
Gold (120-129/100-109, 215) also accepted.

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

Lack of white eartips.

Disqualifications

Mismatched coat, topknot and leg colours.

Notes

The Dandie Dinmont is believed to originate mainly from different northern English terrier crossings, and it is closely related to the Bedlington Terrier. A family named Allan, living in Holystone not far from Rothbury, played an important role in the shaping of the breed. William Allen, often called Piper-Allen, was famous for his small hunting terriers, as was his son.

The breed name was given in 1815, when Walter Scott's novel 'Guy Mannering', where the terriers 'Mustard' and 'Pepper' are described, was published. Guy Mannering was fictional, but bore close resemblance to a real farmer named James Davidson, and his dogs were the ones mentioned in the book. These dogs came from James Allan. After 'Guy Mannering', the Dandie Dinmont became very popular, and was soon turned into a companion dog, rather than a hunter.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a sporty and confident breed, with a very typical head, which should be strong and powerful, with well developed jaws. The muzzle should be shorter than the skull. The ears are set low and far back on the head. The neck is very strong and muscular. The body is long, strong and agile, with a deep chest and high back, forming a typical curve. Short legs, with the hind somewhat longer than the front. The coat consists of a soft undercoat, while the topcoat is harder.

Breed Files

Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Supernova — Supernova
**Filename:** Dandie Dinmont Terrier
**Offset:** 886B
**Base:** Chihuahua
**SCP:** Labrador
**Accepted:** March 18, 2014
**Notes:** Variations in topknot shape and tail carriage/feathers as well as texture variations. Optional toe outlines and liplines. Two eye size variations (largest shown).

Dandie Dinmont Terrier - VPZ — VPZ
**Filename:** DandieD VPZ
**Offset:** AE05
**Base:** Scottie
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** September 2, 2006
**Notes:** Moving ears and addballz tail and feathering.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Unknown — Unknown
**Filename:** Dandie DT
**Offset:** DA43
**Base:** Dachshund
**SCP:** Dachshund
**Accepted:** January 4, 2006
**Notes:** -

Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Abnormality — Abnormality
**Filename:** Dandie Dinmont
**Offset:** C84E
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** July 6, 2003
**Notes:** -