gillybob Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Having problems finding a breeder in Australia there must be one here somewhere. can anyone help me with info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 This is the only info I could find. Quote Who to Contact www.dandiesinoz.com Victoria Emma Greenway: +61 (0)3 9761 3182[email protected] Jan Weymouth: +61 (0)418 354 166[email protected] Queensland Gwen Hovey: +61 (0)7 3409 4705 Tasmania Teena Sloan: +61 (0)4 3827 1060[email protected] Puppy Availability The Dandie Dinmont is a rare breed. Expect to wait 3-9 months for a puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Or you could try the relevant dog associations Dandie Dinmont Terriers © 2018 CTC Productions Pty Limited. All rights reserved. The material presented on this website, may not be reproduced or distributed, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of CTC Productions. Breed: Dandie DinmontTemperament: Friendly, active & loyalLifespan: 14 yearsRecommended for: Families The Dandie Dinmont is probably the only dog breed in the world named after a fictitious character. The original Dandie Dinmont was a farmer from the Scottish borderlands, who featured in an 1814 novel, ‘Guy Mannering’, by Sir Walter Scott. Scott wrote that the character, Mr Dinmont, had developed a particular style of terrier much admired by the local people for their fearlessness before weasels and stoats. Mr Dinmont had only two names, Pepper and Mustard, for his 20 dogs: “There’s auld Pepper and auld Mustard, and young Pepper and young Mustard, and little Pepper and little Mustard…”. The names referring to the individual’s coat colouring. The real Dandie Dinmont was probably farmer Jamie Davidson of Hindlee who bred a race of ‘mustard and pepper’ terriers. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1820) himself owned a matching pair of mustard and pepper terriers and was a great supporter of the line. Its popularity peaked during the 19th century but has since waned this century. It failed to impress well-known animal writer Gerald Durrell who, in his book ‘My Family and Other Animals’, wrote that his brother Larry Durrell proclaimed of the breed: “She looks as though she was bred to go down holes after sewage.” It is a rare breed, there are less than 100 dogs in Australia today. Appearance: The Dandie Dinmont is a dwarf, whiskery-faced dog with a lot of appeal.It has a large head, long, slightly arched body and short legs giving it a low-slung look similar to a Dachshund. It stands 20-28cm (8-10″) at the shoulder and has a double coat. The outer coat is harsh, often described as “crisp and weatherproof”. The undercoat is soft and downy. It has a soft topknot of fur, looking like fluffy Afro. Temperament: The Dandie Dinmont is said to be the most placid terrier. They are friendly, adaptable but with an independent streak. Individual dogs may bond strongly with their owner and not welcome other pets. Health: May be susceptible to back strain. Avoid stairs. Glaucoma is an eye disease causing blindness which may be corrected surgically. Cushings syndrome is a wasting disease characterised by extreme thirst and urination, due to excess cortisol produced by the adrenal gland. It can be controlled by drugs. Grooming: Exhibition dogs have their coats ‘stripped’, which means literally removing old long hair to expose the new, coloured coat. Only the first 2cm of the coat is coloured, either mustard or pepper. If the coat grows too long the dog can appear white and pet owners, who may prefer to clip the coat rather than strip it, may end up with a dog which looks similar to a well-trimmed West Highland White Terrier. A regular weekly brushing is required or the coat can matt because it doesn’t shed like most dogs. Breeders also suggest trimming the hair around the dog’s anus to minimise problems with faeces catching in the fur. Ideal owner & housepet potential: While owners say they are good family dogs, Dandie Dinmonts will often bond more closely with one person. They do not like being left alone so are best suited to an owner who is home for most of the day. Their small size and need for company makes them well suited to older people or those in flats. The coat requires a commitment to weekly brushing. Space & exercise: Dandie Dinmonts can take as much or as little regulated exercise as offered but a backyard romp each day is a recommended minimum. Longtime owners recommend sound fences as many Dandie Dinmonts are accomplished escapists. Training: Their typical independent terrier attitude means they are harder to train, requiring perseverance and patience. Basic leash training is recommended. National contacts To find up-to-date contacts for breeders, contact the following organisations. The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC)www.ankc.org.au Dogs NSWhttp://www.dogsnsw.org.au/breeders-directory Email: [email protected] Phone: 1300 728 022 (NSW only) or (02) 9834 3022 Fax: (02) 9834 3872 Dogs Victoriahttp://www.vca.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9788 2500 Fax: (03) 9788 2599 Dogs ACThttp://www.actca.asn.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 6241 4404 – Fax: (02) 6241 1129. Dogs Westhttp://www.cawa.asn.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9455 1188 Fax: (08) 9455 119 Dogs SAhttp://dogssa.com.au Phone: (08) 8349 4797 Canine Control Council of Queenslandhttp://www.cccq.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 3252 2661 Fax: (07) 3252 3864 Tasmanian Canine Associationhttp://www.tasdogs.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 6272 9443 Fax: (03) 6273 0844 Dogs NThttp://www.territorydogworld.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8984 3570 Fax: (08) 8984 3409 The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) www.ankc.org.au Dogs NSWhttp://www.dogsnsw.org.au/breeders-directory Email: [email protected] Phone: 1300 728 022 (NSW only) or (02) 9834 3022 Fax: (02) 9834 3872 Dogs Victoriahttp://www.vca.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9788 2500 Fax: (03) 9788 2599 Dogs ACThttp://www.actca.asn.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 6241 4404 – Fax: (02) 6241 1129. Dogs Westhttp://www.cawa.asn.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9455 1188 Fax: (08) 9455 1190 Dogs SAhttp://dogssa.com.au Phone: (08) 8349 4797 Canine Control Council of Queenslandhttp://www.cccq.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 3252 2661 Fax: (07) 3252 3864 Tasmanian Canine Associationhttp://www.tasdogs.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 6272 9443 Fax: (03) 6273 0844 Dogs NThttp://www.territorydogworld.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8984 3570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I messaged you GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Emma Greenway is the one to contact but rarely breed in Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillybob Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Quote Thanks everyone after watching Olive Mcdinmont and a while ago I looked in to them in Aus. It seems there arnt too many here. They seem to be a lovely breed. They have just been given their own tarten so they must be ok. Maybe I might see one here next month for the Celtic extravaganza we have in first week in May. I like small feisty dogs fauves can be feisty! I caught Cedro yesterday eating his way through his wire pen, had already made a large hole but just not big enough for him to escape from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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