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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

history

Dandy dinmont terrier breed in its unique, not only because of its unusual appearance but also due to the name of the breed. Perhaps, this is the only case in the history of dog breeding, when dogs are named after a fictional character from the book of a famous author. What kind of author is this? You ask. And we'll answer Walter Scott. What's the piece? There's probably going to be the next question. And here we will give the answer - "Guy Mannering, or astrologer."

The main character named Dandy Dinmont had six dogs, which he distinguished mainly by their shades, and shades were only two - salt and pepper, and mustard. That's what the main character called the shades of his dogs, and that's how, in the case of this breed, they are still called.

There are a lot of variants of the origin stories of these dogs, but there is no consensus. Some believe that the dandy-dinmont terrier originated from the crossing between Sky Terrier with hanging ears and Bedlington Terrier others suggest that this is the result of a crossing between Taxes and terriers, though, as dachshunds developing in Germany, could get to England and Scotland, to the terriers, it is unclear. Another assumption is the crossing of the breed Otterhound and some terriers.

You can choose a version that you prefer, however, in any case, the dandy-dinmont terrier is one of the oldest terriers on earth, it is believed that it appeared around the end of the 17th and early 18th centuries. Initially, these small dogs were used to hunt foxes, badgers, and otters, although now as hunters’ no one uses them. By the way, this is one of those breeds that has not changed much over the centuries, as evidenced by the portrait of Henry, the 3rd Duke of Bookklech, depicted in 1770 Gainsborough.

The Dandy Dinmont Terrier achieved great popularity in the late 19th century, in England. Moreover, these dogs were not only kept by aristocrats. Victoria, being a passionate lover of dogs, of course, had this unusual terrier.

Before the Second World War, there were many known, large nurseries of this breed, however, after the end of the Second World War, many of these nurseries ceased to exist. Today, the dandy-dinmont terrier is one of the rarest breeds in the world and even falls into the category of endangered breeds.

Characteristics of the breed

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Breed information / Dandie dinmont terrier for sale

country	Scotland
lifetime	11-14 years old
height	Males: 20-28 cm Bitches: 20-28 cm
weight	Males: 8-11 kg Suki: 8-11 kg
Longwool	Short
Color	mustard and pepper
price	900 - 1700 $

dandie dinmont terrier puppy

description

These are small dogs. They have large domed heads with large dark eyes, and long ears fringed at the tips. The back is long, arched above the waist (at the back) and slightly lowered to the base of the curved tail. The front paws are short and large, slightly turned forward. The hind legs are longer than the front paws.

Are Dandie dinmont terrier price?
900 - 1700 $

Are Dandie dinmont terrier colors?
mustard and pepper

dandie dinmont terrier temperament / personality

The dandy-dinmont terrier has a wonderful, very affectionate, and childishly cute character. Despite the fact that in the past these dogs were good hunters for foxes, badgers, and otters, now it is almost always exclusively a family dog. He is a great companion who has a cheerful temper and endlessly loves each of his family members.

At the same time, a dandy dinmont terrier - a dog decent, intelligent, he is not looking for a fight and knows how to behave as it should. Which, by the way, distinguishes these terriers from many of his fellows. Dandy usually does not bully, is friendly to others, but with strangers - restrained and knows how to keep the necessary distance. At the same time, if you have family friends who often come to visit, the dog will surely remember them and will be treated more openly and friendly.

In fact, if the dog is constantly socialized from an early age and gets used to new acquaintances, its attitude to strangers in adulthood may change. Like all terriers, the dandy-dinmont terrier has inner independence and determination, these are bold little friends who can even stand up for their family and owner if necessary.

Despite the fact that today these dogs are practically not used for hunting, nevertheless, hunting instincts have remained. Therefore, most likely they will pursue various small animals, birds, and even cats. So, if you plan to have a cat, the dog should be accustomed to its presence from an early age. This breed, as we mentioned, has independence, which can sometimes turn into stubbornness, which, at times, makes the learning process difficult.

Dandy-dinmont terrier has a wonderful intellect, perfectly understands what is going on around, understands the owners well, and recognizes both the meaning of words and various behavioral signs. The dog needs mental stimulation, which, on the one hand, is provided by training, and on the other - the attitude of the owners.

That is, in everyday life, you should consider your pet as smart, talk to him, and generally behave with him as a sentient being (reasonable to a certain extent, of course, still it is a dog, not a professor of quantum physics), etc.

They get along well with the kids. Need daily walks, watchdog functions can perform only as an "alarm", and are very vigilant and responsible in this regard, but do not like to bark excessively. By the way, have a loud, deep voice.

 

teaching

Difficulties in education - this is a hallmark of the dandy-dinmont terrier, although, it is quite possible to work with it. Stubbornness is not over-measured, rather, it is a manifestation of the inner independence and self-esteem of the dog. If you respect her, she will respect you accordingly.

Training should be fun, not intrusive, but do not need to exert pressure on your pet, otherwise, he will perceive it extremely negatively. Accordingly, there will be no progress - everything will be counterproductive. Try to maintain a positive attitude throughout the process of the class, you can take frequent breaks, and introduce elements of active games. A sense of humor, encouragement, patience, and kindness are your allies. Roughness or beatings are unacceptable.

 

care

Dandy dinmont terrier needs to comb the wool at least twice a week. You need to bathe the dog at least once a week. Ears are cleaned two to three times a week, eyes are cleaned daily, and claws are trimmed about three times a month. Also, always watch the diet of the pet, as when gaining excess weight, he can start problems with his back.

 

Common diseases

Breed dandy dinmont terrier, like all, has a penchant for some diseases, including:

• glaucoma;
• Cheyletiella yasguri ticks. Although these ticks can penetrate any dog, it turns out that puppies and adult dinmont dogs are at this risk more often than most other breeds of dogs. Signs of such ticks are peeling on the skin, small white Mites Cheyletiella, moving on the surface of the skin (walking dander), itching, redness of the skin, and small swollen areas;
• epilepsy.