Dandie Dinmont Terrier Articles
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With the small size of the Dandie (11-18 inches), and the fact that it sheds very little in spite of its rough and somewhat long coat, it makes a great dog for any type of home environment. They are quite ideal for apartments since they don't need much space indoors and must be walked on a leash anyway because of their tendency to run away and chase things due to their nature as hunters. [...]
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It is sometimes difficult when looking at all of the cute puppies to choose the Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy that is right for your home. You have to consider several things besides just appearance when you choose the one you want to take home. The most important consideration is his temperament, especially if you have children. Even though the breed is usually quite patient with children, sometimes a particular dog may be less than patient with young children. You may not notice this in puppies, but if you meet the parents, and both of them are somewhat short-tempered with small children, there's a good possibility the puppies are, so you want to consider that. Of course, you want to meet them away from the puppies because otherwise, the behavior can be attributed to nothing more than fear for the safety of the puppies. [...]
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One of the characteristics about a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is its patience with children. Its gentle nature makes it a perfect house pet for homes where there are children. That doesn't mean that each individual dog possesses the same gentle qualities, but the trait is common to most of the Dandies. Unfortunately, some Dandies do not survive well in the company of small children, but if you purchase your dog as a puppy, you shouldn't have any trouble teaching him to be patient with the children. At the same time, you want to teach your children how to act around the dog in order to make sure that everyone gets along. It may sound ludicrous to say that the children need to learn to get along with the dog, but in the real world, it is part of teaching children how to behave. [...]
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Like any other breed, the Dandie has some facts you may not know that make it unique. Listed below are some facts you may not know about this breed. [...]
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When searching for a family pet, it's often difficult to find one that seems just right for you. Different breeds possess different characteristics, some of which may not be right for yours and your families needs. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier, however, is the perfect house pet. It doesn't shed, is small enough to take along with you wherever you go, and it provides complete devotion to its human family. [...]
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Even with their calm nature, you want to make sure you take the time for obedience training for your Dandie. Because each dog is different, you want to make certain that you train your dog to suit your lifestyle. Since they can sometimes be wary of strangers, you want to make sure you teach them how to react to strangers, especially if you tend to have a great many visitors. [...]
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Because of the small size of a Dandie Dinmont Terrier, they are quite capable of being successful in underground earthdog testing. The tests are conducted as non-competitive trials in order to assess the hunting ability of an individual dog during the performance of an underground hunting expedition. Owners don't have to be concerned with their dogs being in danger as the encounters are controlled. [...]
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Before you decide if a Dandie Dinmont Terrier is right for your family, you have to look at its personality and that of your family. With the gentle nature of the Dandie, if you have children, it's a perfect match. They are small enough that you don't need to concern yourself with accommodations, though they do require a fair amount of exercise in order for them to stay in shape. They are well-suited for apartment living but should never be let off a leash because they will run and not heed any of your commands to stop. [...]
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For the most part, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a healthy dog, but some of the breed has a tendency to suffer from ntervertebral disc protrusion, hip dysplasia, lymphoma, patellar luxation, and ear infections. Because of their short legs and body low to the ground, they tend to be longer than taller. This can create back problems if you allow your dog to become overweight. That doesn't mean that any of these health issues will affect every dog, or even the majority of them, but there are certainly enough cases for potential owners to become aware of the potential risks they may be taking, especially when the potential purchase price of this breed is so high. [...]
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When you look for a dog, if you're looking for a working dog, the Dandie can certainly fit into your plans. Like most terriers, the Dandie is good as a hunting dog. You can take him along with you and teach him how to lead the way to the birds or other prey. The completion of certification of Underground Earthdog Testing will allow him to assist you in capturing other types of prey that may make its home underground or use underground areas to hide from hunters. [...]
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