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One authority states that the Dandie Dinmont Terrier was evolved from the Skye Terrier (see No. 3 of this series) and the similarity is certainly striking, though the Dandie is much smaller and there are differences in colouring and ear carriage. There is no doubt, however, that it originally came from Scotland where the dogs are sometimes used in packs for otter hunting. It is, like all other Terriers, a great hunter, and even the town-dweller never loses its love of the chase, as many a cat knows.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 15 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
The Dandie Dinmont is a breed of terrier whose name and fame are directly due to a literary source - Scott's 'Guy Mannering.' The farms of the Scotch border are his native home, where his courageous disposition provides excellent sport for the farmers. The show dog of to-day is somewhat different from the dog Scott knew, and gives a very miscellaneous impression, as if its characteristics had been assembled from several breeds.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 36 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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These plucky little Terriers are closely related to the Bedlingtons, and can boast of a fairly ancient lineage, having been first recognised under the present name after the appearance of Scott's "Guy Mannering" 1814. Dandies make excellent house dogs and have a remarkably deep and loud bark. The crisp coat is about two inches long, and in colour is usually pepper (ranging from bluish black to silver grey) or mustard (varying from reddish brown to pale fawn, with creamy white head)
1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 10 issued by Players
Packs of these terriers were kept by farmers of the Borders for hunting fox and badger and for vermin killing. Scott in Guy Mannering (1814) gives a charming description of Dandies he knew - Auld Pepper, Auld Mustard, Little Pepper and Young Pepper. The Dandie is a devoted companion and though he has pluck, and will tackle "anything with fur on it," is not quarrelsome. Peppers range from dark blue-black to light silver-grey, intermediate shades preferred. Mustards range from reddish brown to pale fawn, with creamy-white head.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 40 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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The breed mentioned by Sir Walter Scott in Guy Mannering. Head strong and large with well-domed forehead, powerful jaws and level mouth. Eyes widely set, full, round and dark hazel in colour. Ears set on low, hanging close to head and fringed with hair. Neck muscular. Body long and flexible with well-sprung ribs, deep chest and arched loin. Forelegs short, strong and set wide. H ind legs longer t han forelegs and with smaller feet. Tail about 9 inches long. Coat about 2 inches long and on body a mixture of hard and soft hair. Head covered with soft, silky hair. Colour: pepper (from bluish-black to silver-grey); mustard (from red-dish-brown to pale fawn).
1937 DOGS - No 41 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
The Dandie, a descendant of the Scottish Terrier, originated on the borders of Scotland and was made famous by Sir Walter Scott in " Guy Mannering. " He is a devoted companion and an excellent home dog, very game and fearless and having a remarkably deep and loud bark. The Dandie's coat is crisp and about 2 in. in length, with a characteristic topknot on the top of the head. Colours: pepper (ranging from bluish black to silver grey) or mustard (varying from reddish brown to pale fawn with creamy white head). The topknot should be lighter in colour and softer than the rest of the coat, and very profuse.
Height:, 9-11 in.
Weight; 18-20 lb
1931 DOGS - No 42 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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