dandie dinmont terrier

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Definition of dandie dinmont terrier in English English dictionary

Breed of terrier developed in the border country of England and Scotland. First noted as a distinct breed 1700, it was later named after a character in Sir Walter Scott's Guy Mannering (1815). It has a long, softly curved body, short legs, and a large, domed head crowned by a silky topknot. Its crisp-textured coat, a combination of hard and soft hairs, may be pepper-or mustard-coloured. It stands 8-11 in. (20-28 cm) high and weighs 18-24 lb (8-11 kg)

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Dan·die din·mont ter·ri·er