Dandie Dinmont terrier

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A breed of small terrier with a long, wiry coat and drooping ears: The Dandie Dinmont terrier is a specific breed of dog, characterized by its distinctive appearance including a long, wiry-textured coat and ears that hang down.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Dandie Dinmont terrier is known for its unique silhouette and gentle expression.
    • She decided to adopt a Dandie Dinmont terrier because of its loyal and affectionate nature.
Advanced Usage
  • Referring to the breed standard: The term is used in dog breeding and showing contexts to refer to the specific standards of this breed.
    • The judge evaluated the Dandie Dinmont terrier's coat texture and ear set against the breed standard.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dandie (n, informal): A common, shortened informal name for the breed.
    • Their Dandie won first place in the terrier group.
Synonyms
  • Breed of terrier: A more general term, though it does not specify the unique characteristics of the Dandie Dinmont.
  • Small terrier: Describes the size category but not the specific breed.
Noun
  1. a breed of small terrier with long wiry coat and drooping ears