The upper face of the tail should be covered with wiry hair, and the under side also have lighter-coloured hair. When at rest, the tail ought to assume a scimitar-like curve, and under excitement carried on a level with its set-on .
Fore-and Hind-limbs.—Short fore-legs, set well apart, and if dog is blue-coloured, the hair on them should be tan or fawn, in accordance with body colour.
A couple of inches of feather ought to be present, and a shade lighter than that on the front of the legs.
In a "mustard" Dandie the hair on the head is cream-coloured.
The hind-legs, have no feather, neither should they have any dewclaws. If present at birth they must be removed.
Colour.—Mustard or Pepper. If the former, the tint is from a reddish-brown to a delicate fawn; the head creamy and darker.
Pepper-coloured Dandies are either steel-coloured, or a light silvery grey, and are preferred with the body colour blending with that on the limbs.
The most useful weight is about 20 lbs., and the height 8 to 11 inches.
The coat should be a mixture of hard and soft hair, yet crisp to the feel.