Terrier Breeds Airedale Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Smooth Fox Terrier Wire Fox Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Parson Jack Russell Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is another of the terriers who have their origins in the Border Counties, and his origins can be traced back to the 1600s; he was used like other terriers to hunt otter, fox, polecat and rodents.  They were kept by gypsies and farmers as well as by sportsmen for otter hunting.

Although they were well known as a type there is no record of their having acquired any particular name.  However, in 1814 Sir Walter Scott published the novel "Guy Mannering" which had the character Dandie Dinmont who was a Border farmer and kept a pack of terriers which were mustard and pepper in colour.  James Davidson of Hindlea near Hawick was recognisably similar, keeping a pack of terriers of hunting otter, and it was assumed locally that Scott had based his character Dandie Dinmont on him.  This was not the case, but the result was the terriers found their name.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is either pepper or mustard in colour and have an unusual coat.  The top coat is hard, but not wiry, feeling crisp whilst there is a soft linty undercoat and plenty of soft, silky coat on the head.  The linty coat is most clearly seen in the Bedlington, which had its origins in the Dandie, and is also evident in the Cesky which was created by breeding the Scottish, Sealyham and Dandie together.  The parent Breed Club was found in 1875.

The Dandie Dinmont isn't a tall dog at 8-11", but he is long in proportion and looks strong and workmanlike.  He is more independent in outlook than most terriers and needs firm handling.  He loves attention and can be quite demanding if he feels he's not getting his fair share.  Not one of the more popular terrier breeds, but has an appeal all his own and is a real character.

To read the Dandie Dinmont Breed Standard click here. 

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Dandie Dinmont Breeders

Puddockswell Dandie Dinmonts and Deerhounds Contact Alison Cox in Co Meath, Ireland for further information by email or phone 00 353 8778 16030. Also Dandie Dinmont and all breed rescue.

Mrs J Garven.  Location Kilmarnock, telephone 01560 600240 or email

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Dandie Dinmont Breed Clubs

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Dandie Dinmont Rescue and Rehoming

Contact a Breed Club. They should be able to give you information about dogs requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own Dandie, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him.

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If you are looking for a puppy contact the Breed Clubs and the Breeders listed and visit the puppyfinder website where there is a great deal of information on hereditary conditions.  If you are a Breeder and wish to advertise your puppies puppyfinder is an excellent showcase.