Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Standard
Terrier Group

General Appearance
Originally bred to go to ground, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a long, low-stationed working terrier with a curved outline. The distinctive head with silken topknot is large but in proportion to the size of the dog. The dark eyes are large and round with a soft, wise expression. The sturdy, flexible body and scimitar shaped tail are covered with a rather crisp double coat, either mustard or pepper in color.

Size, Proportion, Substance

Height is from 8 to 11 inches at the top of the shoulders. Length from top of shoulders to root of tail is one to two inches less than twice the height. For a dog in good working condition, the preferred weight is from 18 to 24 pounds. Sturdily built with ample bone and well developed muscle, but without coarseness. The overall balance is more important than any single specification.

Head
The head is strongly made and large, but in proportion to the dog's size. Muscles are well developed, especially those covering the foreface. The expression shows great determination, intelligence and dignity. The eyes are large, round, bright and full, but not protruding. They are set wide apart and low, and directly forward. Color, a rich dark hazel. Eye rims dark. The ears are set well back, wide apart and low on the skull, hanging close to the cheek, with a very slight projection at the fold. The shape is broad at the base, coming almost to a point. The front edge comes almost straight down from base to tip; the tapering is primarily on the back edge. The cartilage and skin of the ear are rather thin. The ear's length is from three to four inches.

The skull is broad between the ears, gradually tapering toward the eyes, and measures about the same from stop to occiput as it does from ear to ear. Forehead (brow) well domed. Stop well defined. The cheeks gradually taper from the ears toward the muzzle in the same proportion as the taper of the skull. The muzzle is deep and strong. In length, the proportions are a ratio of three (muzzle) to five (skull). The nose is moderately large and black or dark colored. The lips and inside of the mouth are black or dark colored. The teeth meet in a tight scissors bite. The teeth are very strong, especially the canines, which are an extraordinary size for a small dog. The canines mesh well with each other to give great holding and punishing power. The incisors in each jaw are evenly spaced and six in number.

Neck, Topline, Body
The neck is very muscular, well developed and strong, showing great power of resistance. It is well set into the shoulders and moderate in length. The topline is rather low at the shoulder, having a slight downward curve and a corresponding arch over the loins, with a very slight gradual drop from the top of the loins to the root of the tail. Both sides of the backbone well muscled. The outline is a continuous flow from the crest of the neck to the tip of the tail. The body is long, strong and flexible. Ribs are well sprung and well rounded. The chest is well developed and well let down between the forelegs. The underline reflects the curves of the topline. The tail is 8 to 10 inches in length, rather thick at the root, getting thicker for about four inches, then tapering off to a point. The set-on of the tail is a continuation of the very slight gradual drop over the croup. The tail is carried a little above the level of the body in a curve like a scimitar. Only when the dog is excited may the tip of the tail be aligned perpendicular to its root.

Forequarters
There should be sufficient layback of shoulder to allow good reach in front; angulation in balance with hindquarters. Upper arms nearly equal in length to the shoulder blades, elbows lying close to the ribs and capable of moving freely. The forelegs are short with good muscular development and ample bone, set wide apart. Feet point forward or very slightly outward. Pasterns nearly straight when viewed from the side. Bandy legs and fiddle front are objectionable.

Hindquarters
The hind legs are a little longer than the forelegs and are set rather wide apart, but not spread out in an unnatural manner. The upper and lower thighs are rounded and muscular and approximately the same length; stifles angulated, in balance with forequarters. The hocks are well let down and rear pasterns perpendicular to the ground.

Feet
The feet are round and well cushioned. Dewclaws preferably removed on forelegs. Rear feet are much smaller than the front feet and have no dewclaws. Nails strong and dark; nail color may vary according to the color of the dog. White nails are permissible. Flat feet are objectionable.

Coat
This is a very important point: The hair should be about two inches long; the body coat is a mixture of about 2/3 hardish hair with about 1/3 soft hair, giving a sort of crisp texture. The hard is not wiry. The body coat is shortened by plucking. The coat is termed pily or pencilled, the effect of the natural intermingling of the two types of hair. The hair on the underpart of the body is softer than on the top.

The head is covered with very soft, silky hair, the silkier the better. It should not be confined to a mere topknot but extends to cover the upper portion of the ears, including the fold, and frames the eyes. Starting about two inches from the tip, the ear has a thin feather of hair of nearly the same color and texture as the topknot, giving the ear the appearance of ending in a distinct point. The body of the ear is covered with short, soft, velvety hair. The hair on the muzzle is of the same texture as the foreleg feather. For presentation, the hair on the top of the muzzle is shortened. The hair behind the nose is naturally more sparse for about an inch.

The forelegs have a feather about two inches long, the same texture as the muzzle. The hind leg hair is of the same texture but has considerably less feather. The upper side of the tail is covered with crisper hair than that on the body. The underside has a softer feather about two inches long, gradually shorter as it nears the tip, shaped like a scimitar. Trimming for presentation is to appear entirely natural; exaggerated styling is objectionable.

Color
The color is pepper or mustard.

Pepper ranges from dark bluish black to a light silvery gray, the intermediate shades preferred. The topknot and ear feather are silvery white, the lighter the color the better. The hair on the legs and feet should be tan, varying according to the body color from a rich tan to a very pale fawn.
Mustard varies from a reddish brown to a pale fawn. The topknot and ear feather are a creamy white. The hair on the legs and feet should be a darker shade than the topknot.

In both colors the body color comes well down the shoulders and hips, gradually merging into the leg color. Hair on the underpart of the body is lighter in color than on the top. The hair on the muzzle (beard) is a little darker shade than the topknot. Ear color harmonizes with the body color. The upper side of the tail is a darker shade than the body color, while the underside of the tail is lighter, as the legs. Some white hair on the chest is common.

Gait
Proper movement requires a free and easy stride, reaching forward with the front legs and driving with evident force from the rear. The legs move in a straight plane from shoulder to pad and hip to pad. A stiff, stilted, hopping or weaving gait and lack of drive in the rear quarters are faults to be penalized.

Temperament
Independent, determined, reserved and intelligent. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier combines an affectionate and dignified nature with, in a working situation, tenacity and boldness.

Approved February 9, 1991
Effective March 27, 1991

 Dandie Dinmont Terrier(矮脚狄文梗)

[简介] 最初培养了用来从事地面工作的梗类犬，矮脚狄文梗是一种身体很长、很矮、轮廓弯曲的工作梗。其特点是长有巨大的、绸缎般的头髻，但于狗的整个身体比例还是很协调的。深色眼睛大而且圆，流露出温柔、聪明的眼神。身体结实、柔软，尾巴呈弯月形，长有两层被毛，颜色为胡椒色或芥末色。

[体型] 肩高约8~11英寸。体长是肩高的两倍加1~2英寸。这种狗在正常工作的情况下，体重约18~24磅。其体型结构结实、骨量充足、肌肉发达，但不粗糙。整体平衡比单一特征要重要。 [头部] 头部结实而且很大，但与狗的身体成比例。肌肉发达，特别是脸部肌肉。表情非常果断、聪明和高贵。眼睛大、圆、明亮，但不突出。眼睛间距离分的很开，位置比较低，而且指向前方。眼睛的颜色为深褐色。眼圈颜色深。耳朵位置低、靠后、距离较远。挂在面颊两侧，折叠处略突起。耳朵的形状为耳根处宽，然后逐步变尖。耳朵比较薄。耳朵的长度为3~4英寸。耳朵间的头颅较宽，向眼睛方向逐渐变细，从止部到后脑的距离等于两耳间的距离。额头（眉）呈半球形，止部轮廓清晰。面颊呈锥形，从耳朵向口吻方向伸展，与头颅的锥形呈相同的比例。口吻深且结实。比例为3（口吻）比5（头颅）。鼻镜略大，黑色或深色。嘴唇及嘴巴内部为黑色或深色。咬合为紧密的剪状咬合。牙齿非常结实，尤其是犬齿，对小型犬而言，其尺寸很夸张。犬齿彼此啮合的非常好。门牙整齐，上下各有6颗。 [颈部、背线、身躯] 颈部肌肉发达、结实，看上去很有力。与肩部结合良好，中等长度。背线低于肩部，呈略向下曲的弧线，相应的，腰部略呈拱形。从腰的最高点，向尾根方向轻微下倾。脊椎两侧肌肉发达。从颈部上端到尾尖呈连续而流畅的轮廓曲线。身躯长、结实而且柔韧。肋骨扩张良好、健康。胸部发达而且深，位于两前腿中间。腹低曲线与背线对应。尾巴长度约8~10英寸，尾根粗壮，粗壮的部分约有4英寸长，然后逐渐变细。尾巴的位置比臀部曲线延伸线略低。尾巴举在身后，略高于后背水平线，稍有弯曲呈新月状。当狗兴奋时，尾巴可能与身体垂直。

[前肢] 肩部充分向后倾斜，使前端有足够的空间。与后后躯角度形成平衡。上臂长度与肩胛长度大致相等，肘部贴近肋骨，并能自由活动。前腿短、肌肉发达、骨量充足、位置分的很开。足尖非常轻微的向外指。从旁边看，前脚腕几乎是直的。弯曲的前腿和提琴前腿都属于缺陷。

[后躯] 后肢比前肢略长，距离分的很开，但不能看起来不自然。上下两部分大腿都较圆润、肌肉发达，长度大致相等；后膝关节弯曲的角度与前肢相对应。飞节低而且后脚腕几乎与地面垂直。

[足爪] 足爪圆，脚垫厚实。前肢的狼爪切除比较好。后足爪比前足爪小很多，没有狼爪。指甲结实、颜色深。指甲颜色与狗的颜色一致。允许出现白色指甲。平脚板属于缺陷。

[被毛] 这一点非常重要。毛发约有2英寸长；身体上的被毛由2/3的硬毛和1/3的软毛组成，形成松软的毛发质地。硬毛不同于金属丝状的刚毛。身体上的被毛通过剥毛的方式修短。被毛有绒毛和铅笔毛组成，其被毛效果就是由这两种毛组成的。身体下端的毛发比身体上端的毛发稍软。头部的毛发非常软，象丝一样，如果能象绢一样就更好了。头部的毛发不仅仅是头髻，还包括了耳朵上部（包括折叠部分）、眼睛周围。耳朵开始部分的毛发长约2英寸，耳朵上的饰毛稀疏，颜色和质地与头髻大致相同，形成了耳朵独特的外观。耳朵上的饰毛短、柔软，象天鹅绒一般。口吻部的毛发与前肢的饰毛大致相同。但口吻上部的毛发更短一些。鼻镜后的毛发天生比较稀疏，长度为1英寸。后肢的毛发质地与前肢一样，但饰毛稀疏很多。尾巴上部的毛发比身体上的毛发松软，尾巴下部为柔软的饰毛，长度约2英寸，向尾尖方向逐渐变短，形成新月状。需要修整，但必须显得自然；夸张的样子不受欢迎。

[颜色] 颜色为胡椒色或芥末色。胡椒色为很深的兰黑色到亮银灰色都可以，但中间色比较理想。头髻和耳朵为银白色，比较亮的颜色最理想。腿和足爪的颜色为棕色，颜色范围从深棕色到浅黄褐色都可以芥末色的颜色范围为略带红色的褐色到浅黄褐色都可以，头髻和耳朵的颜色为奶油色。腿和足爪的颜色应该比头髻和耳朵的颜色深。 两种颜色的肩和臀的颜色都是逐渐过度到腿的颜色。身体下部的颜色总比上部的颜色浅。口吻部的毛发（胡须）的颜色比头髻的颜色深。耳朵颜色与身体颜色基本一致。尾巴上部的颜色比身体颜色深，而下部则浅一些，与腿的颜色一致。胸部有白色毛发是常见的。

[步态] 正确的步态要求轻松自然，前躯导向良好而后躯驱动良好。腿部的移动都处在同一平面内。动作僵硬、不自然、跳跃、晃动及后躯驱动不足都属于缺陷。

[气质] 独立、坚定、有所保留、聪明。矮脚狄文梗的天性结合了神情和尊严，在工作中则坚韧和大胆。

标准通过日期：1991年2月9日。

标准执行日期：1991年3月27日

原作： 酋长

来源： 转译自AKC

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