Dandie Dinmont Terrier Information

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier was selectively bred from the rough native terrier in the border country between England and Scotland during the late 17th century. A direct line of these dogs descended to the farmers in the Teviotdale Hills where Sir Walter Scott came upon them and made them famous in his 1812 novel, "Guy Mannering". His character, Dandie Dinmont, was a farmer that kept the immortal six, Auld Pepper, Auld Mustard, Young Pepper, Young Mustard, Little Pepper and Little Mustard. The breed soon became popular as the novel, and the breed was known from then on as the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

They were originally used for hunting otter and badger. Today those hunting abilities aren't really required, but they have other great qualities that make them a wonderful house pet. They are very intelligent, adore children and also make excellent guard dogs.

These are small dogs, standing at 8 to 11 inches tall and weighing 18 - 24 pounds. They have a double coat that feels crisp to the touch, but doesn't have the harsh feel like wiry coated breeds. Their heads are covered with soft, silky hair. Their coloring can be either pepper or mustard.

Dandie Dinmont Holiday Card Set