Dandie

/ˈdændi/ noun

Definition

A Dandie Dinmont Terrier, a small Scottish dog breed with short legs and a distinctive appearance.

Etymology

Named after Dandie Dinmont, a character in Sir Walter Scott's 1815 novel 'Guy Mannering,' who owned such dogs; the name became attached to the breed itself.

Kelly Says

It's remarkable that this dog breed is literally named after a fictional character—Sir Walter Scott's novel was so popular that people started actually breeding dogs to match his description!

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