Dandie Dinmont Terrier (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) - Softcover

Stenmark, Betty-Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593782713 ISBN 13: 9781593782719

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2006

Synopsis

Unmistakably unique in his crisp coat colored in mustard or pepper, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier cuts a silhouette without compare in dogdom. His large, distinctive head crowned with a silky topknot; his full, round eyes, revealing intelligence and sensitivity; and his long, low, shapely body, and short legs add to the breed’s unmistakable distinction and purity. Although the Dandie is counted among the gamest of working terriers, the breed’s gentleman-like ways, independent spirit, and special brand of dignified affection recommend him as a charming companion dog for all experienced dog owners. Author Betty-Anne Stenmark, one of the doyennes of the breed in the United States, a highly regarded breeder and judge, begins this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide with a detailed chapter on the breed’s origins in England and the United States, featuring many historical photographs of important dogs. As only a lifelong Dandie lover can do, the author conveys the ineffable spirit and temperament of her favorite dog in an enjoyable chapter on the breed’s characteristics, which all newcomers to the breed will find enlightening and entertaining. The AKC breed standard is presented alongside the author’s expert analysis, making this book indispensable to all serious Dandie students.

New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and obedience are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. Guest author Emma Greenway, a Dandie expert and breeder from down under, provides two excellent sections on the proper grooming of the Dandie and training the puppy for show. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume.. The chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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Unmistakably unique, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, covered in a crisp, hard coat in mustard or pepper, cuts a silhouette without compare in dogdom. His large, distinctive head, topped by silk; his full, round eyes, revealing intelligence and sensitivity; his long and low body, short legs and unique coat, each add to his distinction. Although he is counted among the gamest of all working terriers, his gentleman-like ways, marked by affection and dignity, combined with his independent spirit, recommend him as an unexcelled companion dog. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Whether it’s basic training problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Topics discussed include: History of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier; Characteristics of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier; The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Standard; Your Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy; Everyday care of your Dandie Dinmont Terrier; Housebreaking and training your Dandie Dinmont Terrier; Health care of your Dandie Dinmont Terrier; Showing your Dandie Dinmont Terrier; Your senior Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

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The Dandie originated in the Border country between Scotland and England. They were first known as the Mustard and Pepper Terriers and the first writings about them date back to about 1700. About the mid 1700s in the British Isles two distinct types of terriers were identified. One was a rough-coated, short-legged, long-backed dog, very strong and most commonly of a black or yellowish colour mixed with white. The other was a smooth-haired, shorter bodied and more sprightly in appearance, generally of a reddish brown colour or black with tan legs. Both types were great foes of all vermin and often successfully faced the fierce badger. During this same period in the Border Counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland and Durham, roamed tribes of gypsies, tinkers and musicians who bred their nameless terriers for work on fox, badger, otter, polecat, wild cat, marten, as well as for ratting and poaching. When the Faas, Allens, Andersons and Cammells gathered once or twice a year, the revelries included badger-baiting, dog fighting and other contests designed to test the gameness of their individual terrier strains. The rivalry was keen, the liquor strong, and most such meetings ended in a brawl.

Edition details

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1593782713
• ISBN 13: 9781593782719
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 155