There will be some 50 Rhodesian Ridgebacks competing at the 131st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show next month, but just one Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is an old Scottish breed – formerly known as the Pepper and Mustard Terrier – which was prized for a friendly disposition, strong hunting ability, and its hardiness. Later, in the 19th century, the breed found more popularity to go along with a curious new name.

Dandie Dinmont was the name of a character in Sir Walter Scott’s 1814 novel “Guy Mannering,” who dallied around with a pack of Pepper and Mustard terriers.

Dandie Dinmonts will usually live from 12 to 14 years and in peak condition should weigh 17 pounds for the female and be about 8 inches tall, while the males are usually 24 pounds and 11 inches tall. Despite its size, the dog is known to have a pretty healthy bark and despite its amiable disposition could be an excellent guard dog.