Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Terrier

Coat

Pepper with markings in the traditional or creeping Tan: pattern.
Mustard or (faulted). May have ears.
All of the above must have 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 on the muzzle is allowed as staining.

Eyes

(preferred) or

Nose

Faults

Lack of white eartips.

Disqualifications

Mismatched coat, topknot and leg colours.

Varieties

None

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 roman '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

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)

Filename: DandieD VPZ
Offset: AE05
Base: Scottie
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: September 2, 2006
Notes: Moving ears and addballz tail and feathering.

Filename: Dandie DT
Offset: DA43
Base: Dachshund
SCP: Dachshund
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes:

Filename: Dandie Dinmont
Offset: C84E
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: July 6, 2003
Notes: