Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier appeared several centuries ago on the border of England and Scotland. It was popular with farmers and gypsies for its ability to hunt pests. .The breed received official recognition only at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, as in the past, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is considered the best rodent hunter. This dog is also used in hunting badger, marten, weasel, otter, fox.
.The Dandie Dinmont Terrier excels in hunting precisely these animals due to its size, slightly elongated body, agility, which allows it to freely penetrate into narrow holes and crevices in the rocks in order to drive out the animal or strangle it in the hole.
Personality of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
.By nature, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is independent, playful, loyal, an ideal companion dog. He is playful and smart, easy to train. However, he is very wary of strangers. In order to avoid excessive modesty, the dog must be socialized in order to arouse in him an interest in everything new. .with small children and pets, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier must be introduced in childhood.
With proper upbringing and timely socialization, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier makes excellent pets. .they get along well with children, but with pets such as cats and especially rodents, their relationship is strained. But if you introduce the puppy to all the inhabitants of the house in advance, and raise them together, then problems can be avoided. .The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is playful and agile, always obeying its owner.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Care
The coat of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is long. To the touch, the hair is hard, not curly, on the head it is soft and silky. .coat color: "pepper" (shades of gray, black silver and combinations thereof) or "mustard" (shades of brown, red, red, fawn and their combinations). With any color, the crest on the head remains white, a shade of light peach color is allowed. .Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppies are much lighter than adult dogs, the coat darkens with age.
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier requires professional grooming. Dead hair must be plucked. In addition, the coat must be brushed daily to prevent tangles. .Dandie Dinmont Terriers do not shed much, they bathe the dog as needed.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Training
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier requires tough but respectful handling. .it is sometimes difficult to train him, because he quickly loses interest in classes and is stubborn, especially when it comes to obedience. But with the right approach, given the mental abilities of the breed, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is easily trainable.
.dogs of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed can live both in an apartment and in a country house. In any case, dogs need intense exercise, walks and games.
Diseases of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
.the only ailment inherent in the Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed is the displacement of the interdiscal vertebrae. Such back problems are typical for dogs with short legs and an elongated body. .for such dogs, with age, it becomes incredibly difficult to climb / descend the stairs, jump / jump even from a small height.
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