|dandē|dinˌmänt-, -_mənt- noun
Usage: usually capitalized both Ds
Etymology: after Dandie Dinmont, character owning 2 such dogs in the novel Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott died 1832 Scottish writer
: a terrier of a breed originating on the border between Scotland and England having short legs, long body, pendulous ears, and rough coat, ranging in height from 8 to 11 inches and in weight from 14 to 24 lbs., and being silvery gray or cream to yellowish tan in color and distinctive for its very full topknot of silky light-colored hair
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Dandie Dinmont terrier
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