Dandie Dinmont TerrierThe Dandie Dinmont Terrier originates in Scotland. It is also known as a Dandie and a Hindlee Terrier. This breed of terrier was first bred by farmers in the 17th century to hunt otters and badgers in the Cheviot and Teviotdale Hills in the border counties of Scotland and England. Today the Dandie Dinmont is amongst the rarest and most endangered of all pure breeds. The (British) Kennel Club consider have it on their list of Endangered native breeds and there ia a very real chance of the breed becomming extinct Dandies are famous for their appearance; short legs, a very long body and a 'top knot' of fur on theirs heads. The dogs are sturdily built with strong bone structure and good muscular strength
The coat colour is either pepper or mustard. Pepper ranges from dark bluish black to a light silvery gray, the topknot is a silvery white. Mustard can range from a reddish brown to a pale fawn, with the topknot a creamy white. Dandie Dinmonts are thought to be the fore-fathers of other Scottish terrier breeds such as the West Highland White Terrier and are held with special affection by their fans.
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