THE DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER 



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Just as there were enthusiasts in the cause of the variety 

 in the days of old, so are there in the present day. Anyone doubt- 

 ing the popularity of the modern Dandie Dinmont Terrier has but 

 to note the well-filled classes that are found at the larger shows ; 

 added to which there is a steady and an increasing demand for good 

 young stock. A decade or less ago the Mustards were more popular 

 than the Peppers ; but to-day the reverse is the case. Despite its 

 popularity, however, the variety is passing through some of those 

 troublous times peculiar to every popular breed. One outcry of the 

 present-day fancier is against the increasing weight of the show Dandie 

 Dinmont Terrier ; while another is that type is being sacrificed. 

 That certain of the show dogs are on the heavy side admits of no 



FIG. zoo. MRS. PEEL HEWITT'S DANDIE DINMONT TOMMY ATKINS. 



doubt ; but inasmuch as many of them score where the lighter ones 

 fail, it would be a good plan to take a hint from Mr. Cook's delight- 

 ful monograph, for he specifically indicates how, in breeding, the 

 big specimens might be utilised namely, in imparting substance 

 and bone to the little ones, which are often deficient therein, as in 

 other points. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier was, in the first place, 

 purely a working dog, and for the work he was called upon to 

 perform he must necessarily have been some seven or eight pounds 

 lighter than some of the show dogs of to-day. Like many another 

 Terrier that has become fashionable, he is too valuable to be 

 allowed to work, and such work as he was noted for in his own 

 country is now performed by a near and little-known relative the 

 Border Terrier, dealt with elsewhere. 



