Dandie Dinmont terrier

noun

Dan·​die Din·​mont terrier ˈdan-dē-ˈdin-ˌmänt- How to pronounce Dandie Dinmont terrier (audio)
: any of a breed of terriers characterized by short legs, a long body, pendulous ears, a rough coat, and a full silky topknot

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Examples of Dandie Dinmont terrier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dog cognoscenti are keeping an eye on high-ranking hopefuls including a lagotto Romagnolo — an Italian truffle-hunting breed that first appeared at Westminster only five years ago — and a Dandie Dinmont terrier, the 15th-rarest U.S. breed, by the American Kennel Club’s count. Jennifer Peltz, ajc, 11 June 2021 Dog cognoscenti are keeping an eye on high-ranking hopefuls including a lagotto Romagnolo — an Italian truffle-hunting breed that first appeared at Westminster only five years ago — and a Dandie Dinmont terrier, the 15th-rarest U.S. breed, by the American Kennel Club's count. Jennifer Peltz, Star Tribune, 10 June 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Dandie Dinmont, character owning six such dogs in the novel Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dandie Dinmont terrier was in 1875

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“Dandie Dinmont terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dandie%20Dinmont%20terrier. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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