In 1815, the famous Scottish writer Sir Walder Scott wrote a novel called "Guy Mannering", which became a huge hit after its release. Welcome, sold out within 24 hours. The protagonist of this book is a farmer named Dandy Dinmont. Because the little wax dog he raised was very cute, the Dandy Dinmont Terrier, which was also popular at the time, was named after him.
But as time goes by, the number of Dandy Dinmont Terriers has become rarer than that of pandas, and it is currently included in the list of the top ten endangered dog breeds of the British Kennel Club. . It is estimated that few people know the Dandy Dinmont Terrier. Below, the editor will introduce to you the morphological characteristics and personality characteristics of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
1. Morphological characteristics
1. Shoulder height: Generally 20 ~ 28 cm.
2. Weight: generally 7 to 11 kilograms.
3. Head: large and strong, with a wider skull between the ears; a broad skull with a rounded front; well-developed muscles, especially those covering the front face.
4. Eyes: The eyes are large and round, bright and full, but not protruding. The eyes are set low, widely spaced, and look forward.
5. Nose: The nose is dark black, with a hairless area of about 6 square centimeters at the root of the nose.
6. Lips: The cheeks gradually narrow towards the lips, deep but very solid, and the front end is bald and large.
7. Body shape: long torso, strong muscles, and elastic ribs. The chest is deep and wide, reaching to the elbow, the shoulders and back are low, the waist is slightly arched, the ribs are round and moderately curved.
8. Tail: The tail is about 8-10 inches long, thick at the base, about 4 inches at the rump, and gradually tapers toward the tip. The tail is carried as a slight drop from the croup. Scimitar tail, the tail is slightly higher than the body and has a half-moon curve. Only when the dog is excited will the tip of the tail be perpendicular to the base.
9. Coat: The coat is quite special, with soft and hard hair growing from the top of the head to the root of the tail. The hair is about 6 cm long, and the color of the coat on the lower part of the body is lighter and softer than that on the upper part of the body. The coat is generally pepper or dark yellow, but the hair on the abdomen is lighter. The pepper color can fade from blue and black to silver gray; the dark yellow can fade from reddish brown to light yellow.
10. Gait: The stride is relaxed and natural, with the front legs extending forward and the driving force of the hind legs strong. Whether from shoulders to foot pads, or from hips to foot pads, legsAll move on a straight plane.
2. Character characteristics
1. Arrogance: Dandy Dinmont Terrier has its own opinions and is sometimes unwilling to obey orders, giving people a "I will do it, but Don't force me".
2. Be able to think: When seeing prey, the Dandy Dinmont Terrier will not fly over like an arrow like other terriers, but will start its own attack after calm thinking. action.
3. Perseverance: Once the Dandy Dinmont Terrier starts working, it will not stop until it achieves its goal. Many dog owners are surprised by this, and at the same time feel frustrated by its perseverance.
4. Friendly: The Dandy Dinmont Terrier is a good companion dog, suitable for apartment environments, and very friendly to children.
5. Loyalty: The Dandy Dinmont Terrier is very loyal to its owner, likes to be with people, is gentle to acquaintances, but is wary of strangers, so it is also very suitable to be a watchdog.
As for the introduction of the Dandy Dinmont Terrier, the editor will talk about it today. Have you guys got it?