Mustard & Pepper Winter 2022

M & P Mustard & Pepper

The Newsletter of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, Inc.

Issue #227, Winter 2022

Mustard & Pepper is published by the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced for other use without the express permis- sion of the DDTCA. Visit our website ddtca.org. About the cover image: Englishman Ar thur War dle was a r enowned self - taught animal painter during the late 19th century and early 20th century. His keen sense of observation matched his artistic skills, and he became proficient in rendering animal anatomy. He enjoyed great commercial success when, about 1910, Will's Cigarettes commissioned him to paint a series of dog portraits that were reproduced on small cards as premiums in cigarette packages. These cigarette cards, and the ones he subsequently produced for John Play- er & Sons, have been fervently collected by dog lovers throughout this century. Excerpted from articles written by Susan Brown and appearing in the AKC Gazette, September 1997 & De- cember 1998. Text on the back of the card reads as follows: D ANDIE D INMONT T ERRIER . The breed mentioned by Sir Wal- ter Scott in Guy Mannering. Head strong and large with well-domed forehead, powerful jaws and level mouth. Eyes widely set, full, round and dark hazel in colour. Ears set on low, hanging close to head and fringed with hair. Neck mus- cular. Body long and flexible with well-sprung ribs, deep chest and arched loin. Forelegs short, strong and set wide. Hind legs longer than forelegs and with smaller feet. Tail around 9 inches long. Coat about 2 inches long and on body a mixture of hard and soft hair. Head covered with soft, silky hair. Colour: pepper (from bluish-black to silver-grey); mustard (from reddish-brown to pale fawn). (No.41)

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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA #227 Winter 2022

OFFICERS: President: Richard Yoho 407 - 814 - 9989

President’s Message

1762 Sweetwater W Circle Apopka, FL 32712 - 2486

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!

dandiedin@aol.com

Wow! We made it through some really tough times and we came back together again in 2022 for a National Specialty. How nice it was to be back to what seemed normal. Obviously, we were missing those we lost during our time away and we will hold them in our hearts. We will all look forward to this year with better chances of avoiding Covid and being

at shows and Meet the Breed events. It is my hope that we all reach out to new mem- bers, new owners and those seeking a Dan- die with kindness and a helping hand. We all know it is very easy to be negative, but the power of being positive helps not only us a as a person, but in our major goal to keep and preserve the Dandie Dinmont breed. Looking forward to seeing you. Stay healthy. As ever “ Dandie, ” Richard (Dick) Yoho

Vice - President: Sandra J. Wolfskill 440 - 285 - 0761 440 - 382 - 5550

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Secretary: Trisha L. Smith 917 - 595 - 0662 929 3rd Ave. NE

Waseca, MN 56093

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Treasurer: Diane Hanowitz 216 - 291 - 4380 4380 Acacia Dr

South Euclid, OH 44121

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Karen S. Dorn 40535 Carter Ln Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 derrydown@earthlink.net Earl Hunt III 8561 Baywood Vista Dr Orlando, FL 32810 huntpsuatl3@aol.com

DDTCA member Trista Acker ’ s daughter with the Dandies at the Meet the Breed in Columbus, Ohio, in October 2022. Read the entire story and enjoy more photos beginning on page 18.

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DDTCA Committee Chairs

Breeder Referral : Janette Shorrock ……………………………...…..…...…..(734) 206 - 4563 3453 Fairwood, Lambertville, MI 48144 forluvofdandies@yahoo.com Education: Dr. David Bernander ………………………….....……....(615) 791 - 9366 1410 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064 dayojoy@aol.com Ethics: Linda Gagnon …………..……………………….....………..(978) 544 - 8933 PO Box 981, Wendell, MA 01379 - 0981 wetacres@gmail.com Gazette Columnist : Kay Simpson …………………………………….….......…...(407) 889 - 0282 6796 Nightwind Circle, Orlando, FL 32818 anitakaysimpson@gmail.com Genetics & Health D'Arcy Downs - Vollbracht …………………....………...(928) 542 - 9020 5373 US Hwy 68, Ste D277, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 darcy@dvmlawfirm.com Handbook: Open Historian: Kevin Burford ………………………………………..……….(319) 594 - 6083 528 E College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 kevin - burford@uiowa.edu Bill Gorodner ………………………………………………….(757) 274 - 4524 465 S Poes Rd, Amissville, VA 20106 tnm91789@gmail.com Judges' Education: Betty - Anne Stenmark ………………………..…….…….( 650) 315 - 5270 10282 Quail Creek Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95949 ba@kingsmtndandies.com Legislative Liaison: Katherine Jacobson ………….…………..…….....……...(605) 716 - 9253 Mailing Labels: Tim Schafer …………………………..……….…....…………(630) 261 - 0212 1015 East Wilson Ave., Lombard, Il 60148 schaferhomemail@gmail.com Meet the Breeds Coordinator: Barbara Baese …………………………………......…........(253) 858 - 7080 fine_n_dandie@hotmail.com Meet the Breed Fulfillment: Diane Hanowitz ……………………...………..….......…..(216) 291 - 4380 dhanowitz@msn.com Sherri Foxman ………………………...…………....….……(216) 469 - 0357 sherri@party411.com Membership: Helen Burford ……………………………….……...………..(319) 594 - 3715 528 E College St., Iowa City, IA 52240 hsburford@gmail.com Mustard & Pepper : Sandra Pretari Hickson, Editor ……….……….………(650) 346 - 9912 mustardpepper.editor@gmail.com Patricia Blair, Layout & Publishing. ……..….…......(281) 257 - 5544 PO Box 170, Piedmont, SD 57769 katherinejacobson1@gmail.com

careblairs@yahoo.com Caroline Blair, Graphic Design Chas Blair, Distribution Carole Driscoll, Proofreading & Editing driscollgc@gmail.com Properties: Diane Hanowitz ………………………...…….…….....…..(216) 291 - 4380 dhanowitz@msn.com Public Education: Kay Simpson ……………………………………………..…...(407) 889 - 0282 anitakaysimpson@gmail.com Social Media: Sheridan Dulaney …………………………….....……….…( 615) 210 - 1372 sheridan.dulaney@gmail.com Statistician: Janice Judge …………………………………...…..……...…( 360) - 366 - 3513 janicejudge@comcast.net Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC): Jody Moxham ………………………………………………….(818) 887 - 9742 jmoxham@jmoxham.com Sunshine: Mary Menozi ………………………………..……..…...……(423) 559 - 8778 584 Sample Chapal Road SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 menozi47@prodigy.net Trophy Coordinators: Regional Trophies: Gary Myers ………………………………………..….…...….(760) 728 - 3345 33264 Kabian Court Temecula, CA 92592 webe_gm@yahoo.com Annual Trophies: Joy Bernander …………………………...………..………...(615) 791 - 9366 1410 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064 joybernander@gmail.com Ways and Means: Richard Yoho ……………………….……………...…….……(407) 814 - 9989 dandiedin@aol.com Website: Diane Hanowitz ……………………...………..….......…..(216) 291 - 4380 dhanowitz@msn.com REGIONAL CHAIRS: Eastern: Norma Ryan ……………..……………..……….(410) 838 - 7401 1115 Prospect Mill Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 dandie@verizon.net Southern: Joy Bernander ………...………..……..……(615) 791 - 9366 Lakes: Jennifer Hecker ……………….……….……..….(616) 299 - 5552 201 Montcalm Avenue, Lowell, MI 49331 traversecity4961@yahoo.com Mid - American: Katherine Jacobson ………..……..(605) 716 - 9253 PO Box 170, Piedmont, SD. 57769 - 0170 katherinejacobson1@gmail.com Western : B J Pumfrey... ………….…….…….…..……..(604) 946 - 7754 4328 Arthur Dr, Delta, BC V4K2W8 Canada bjpumfey@gmail.com SPECIALTY 2022 CHAIRMAN: Sandra Pretari Hickson ………...……….…..……………(650) 346 - 9912 sandra.pretarihickson@gmail.com

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Table of Contents

President ’ s Message ........................................................ 1 DDTCA Officers & Board of Directors .......................... 1 DDTCA Committee Chairs ............................................. 2 From the Editor : What Did You Do Today? .................. 3 2022 National Specialty Judge ’ s Critique ....................... 4 BLINX ............................................................................ 4 Legislative Report ........................................................... 6 AKC Delegate Report ..................................................... 7 Membership Report ......................................................... 8 Member Updates ............................................................. 8 The Whelping Box .......................................................... 8 AKC Gazette Article: Why a Dandie Dinmont Terrier? . 9 Feature: Length, Shape & Topline of the Dandie ......... 10 Hugo ’ s Invitational ........................................................ 12 Breeder Knowledge College: Importance of Bitches .... 16 From the Editor What did you do for your breed today? Not just what did you do today but what can you do going forward. We all know our breed needs more friends, but our club needs more friends and doers as well. I encourage you all too step up and do just one thing, big or small, for DDTCA and do one more of the following for our breed! It ’ s a new year and time for new people to do some new things! Sandra Pretari Hickson What Did You Do Today? by Caitie Straiton

AKC Meet the Breed: Columbus, Ohio ....................... 18 SAC: National Club Polo Shirts ................................... 19 SAC: Fun with Dandies ................................................ 20 Agility ........................................................................... 21 CHIC List ..................................................................... 22 OFA/CHIC Summary Report for Eyes ......................... 23 CHIC Dandie Dinmont DNA Program ........................ 24 Statistics ........................................................................ 25 Advertising & Subscribing Mustard &Pepper .............. 26 Dandie of the Year Standings ....................................... 27 New Titles .................................................................... 28 Advertising GCH Bonnyrigg Lady Beatrix Potter ............................. 4 CH King ’ s Mtn. Fortune Favors the Brave ....... 13, 14 - 15 Did you post a dog with a failing or abnormal health test result in a public database? Did you allow a necropsy for a dog that passed or was euthanized due to a breed specific health condition cur- rently being researched? Did you provide blood, saliva or semen samples for a breed specific health condition currently being re- searched? Did you approach your breed community because you

had a health condition arise from your breeding that you had never seen before, seeking similar experiences? If someone in your breed community asked about an unidentified adverse health condi- tion they just experienced, and you had ex- perience with prior cases, did you speak up? Did you engage in rational, fact - based dis- cussion about an aspect of your breed [color, coat care, health, nutrition] to dispel

What did you do for your breed today? This year? The past ten years? Ever? How have you preserved, protected, and nur- tured your chosen breed? Not your dogs. Not your program. The breed itself. Did you educate your community via a Meet The Breeds event?

Did you talk an inquiry out of joining your breed, because the breed doesn ’ t suit their lifestyle or needs? Did you form a National or Regional breed club? Did you health test and post public results for a breed with historically low testing participation? Did you produce a litter for an endangered breed? Did you join a National or Regional breed club?

myth? Did you write an article or social media post to educate or dispel misconceptions regarding your breed? Did you make the preservation, protection and nurturing of your breed more important than your personal reputa- tion? What did you do for your breed today? 

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2022 National Specialty ~ Judge’s Critique

to be carried too high. The standard calls for a little above the body and in some this became a lot. Another characteristic I would like to touch on are heads. I found numerous heads that were very proper, strong and large. In some instances, I would like to see stronger muzzles with more fill under the eyes. The third area I believe defines the breed is coat. The standard is clear as to the length and mixture of the hair. This is the area that I thought the entry was the weakest. There were several dogs who I would have placed much differently if not for the lack of coat. To me, it is im- portant to judge as they are on that day, and this is where the coat is so important. I was very pleased with my final choices and I would like to make mention of one class and that was the Win- ners Bitch class. For a breed to continue it must have

by Jay Richardson I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the membership of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America for giving me the opportunity to judge the Na- tional Specialty. To be asked to do a National is a great privilege, especially in a breed that did much to shape who I became as a handler and now a judge. I would also like to thank all the exhibitors, many who came long distances to the show. This is a breed that re- quires much work, one does not just take them out of a crate and walk into the ring. I also would like to acknowledge the breeders and their love and dedication to this great breed. Thank you for all you do. My overall impression of the entry is the breed is in good shape. The quality was good and overall, very con- sistent. I believe there are several characteristics that de- fine this breed One is that topline with the gentle curves. There were no toplines that I considered excessive; however, I did have a few that I felt were rather flat. Related to the topline is the tail set and carriage, which I feel is a continuation of the topline. There is a tendency in some dogs for the tail

quality bitches and this class was quality. Thank you all again for a marvelous day.

Editor ’ s Note: This judge ’ s critique was inadvertently left out of the Summer 2022 issue of Mustard & Pepper . I sincerely regret the error. PDB 

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“ Breeding dogs without a sound knowledge of genetic principles is like baking a cake without any recipe. You may eventually end up with good results, but you will waste a lot of ingredients in the process...and dogs are not an ingredient that should be wasted. ” ~ Julie Wright, Just Wright Beagles “ To improve type, movement, temperament and health, must be the bottom line for every committed breeder. Such accomplishment takes a long - range plan that is carefully thought through. It requires dedication and purpose. All too often, we are sidetracked by our desire to breed to the latest big winner, and then to the next and the next. Before long the pedigree is a long list of “ who ’ s who ” that have no relationship to each other, other than they found success in the ring. What is the key to learn (and to believe), is not the success in the ring as

not an automatic indication of the dog ’ s true quality. We all wish one indicated the other, but that would be too easy. It would require the removal of human fallacy to be accomplished! Dogs do not excel for all the same reasons. Consequently, you can ’ t simply breed one big winner to another and produce more big winners. Every feature and their nature of inheritance must be studied and understood before you can “ manage ” the inheritance variables. Once you gain this skill, you are on the road to produce a great line of winners. ” ~ Anita and Zeljko Radic, LaCrima Christie Dalmatians, Croatia “ It is a mistake to overestimate the influence of any particular distant ancestor in the pedigree. Even though its name appears in the pedigree, actually it may have contributed no genetic material to this dog. A 10 - generation pedigree can theoretically represent 1,024 different dogs and would be comparable to a human pedigree dating back to the 1600's. ” ~ Population Structure and Inbreeding From Pedigree Analysis of Purebred Dogs , Federico C. F. Calboli, Jeff Sampson and David J. Balding Editor ’ s Note: Where do the world ’ s smartest people get their ideas? From books, interviews, podcasts, blogs, magazine articles and the like. This column, BLINX, presents insights from some of the fancy ’ s most well - known master breeders and exhibitors. Because we cannot reprint every worthy dog writing or interview, I hope these short quotes will inspire you to find and read or listen to more from these well - known dog people and think outside the box. SPH 

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Legislative Report

This program has not been funded in the current appro- priations bill, despite support from the American Veteri- nary Medical Association and the Association of Ameri- can Veterinary Medical Colleges, due to pressure com- ing from animal activists. The USDA has encouraged self - reporting non - compliance as part of its enforcement process. Now, AKC fears that breeders will be reluctant to self - report any problems and will also be unable to

by Katherine Jacobson, Legislative Liaison

As 2022 comes to a close, the AKC has scored some significant legislative successes. Within the enormous 2023 federal spending bill are a number of items affect- ing dogs, dog owners and canine policy. One such is contained in the funding provisions for the enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA provides

for the federal licensing of dog breeders and dealers. Currently the US Department of Agriculture is responsible for ensuring compliance with the act ’ s provisions and has been mandated to update the rules regarding AWA dog licensing requirements, how- ever, for the last two years funding for the enforcement of the act ’ s provisions has remained stable while the responsibilities for its en- forcement have increased. Earlier this year, AKC urged members of Congress to in- crease funding for the neces- sary inspections of commer- cial breeders in order to en- sure compliance with the new rules and the 2023 spending bill does include increased funding for inspections and education.

receive advice on how better to care for their animals. In- stead, inspectors will be ex- pected to impose an environ- ment of blocked licenses and punishments rather than teaching and helping people to do better. The AKC also had concerns that the 2021 Puppy Protec- tion Act mentioned in a previ- ous column might be added to this measure. It did not, how- ever, find its way into the final bill. But there is no rea- son to doubt that it will be reintroduced in 2023. Animal activists continue to promote the idea that breeding animals is inhumane. As PETA writes on its website: “ As long as dogs and cats continue to suf- fer from overpopulation, homelessness and abandon-

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ment, no breeding can be considered responsible. ”

The AKC also supported funding a program within the AWA that provided education and collaboration between the USDA inspectors and breeders who wish to keep or earn their licenses. Under the previous framework, in- spectors were tasked with helping breeders to improve their operations and resolve or avoid infractions before and during licensure. These “ teachable moments ” were designed to help the regulated community to understand regulatory requirements, their own compliance status and to work through any compliance challenges to en- sure humane care of the animals in their charge. The in- spectors, frequently veterinarians and animal experts, were also tasked with providing assistance for regulated facilities seeking personalized help with compliance challenges.

Finally, Congress did increase the budget for APHIS (Animal and Plant Inspection Service) to strengthen its oversight of imported dogs. With over one million dogs imported into the US each year, less than one percent are subject to thorough health screenings. The AKC thus continues to support passage of The Healthy Dog Impor- tation Act in 2023 to protect the health of American pets and the public and encourages all dog lovers to contact their representatives and senators to encourage the pas- sage of this act in the new year. Wishing you and your Dandies a healthy and happy 2023. 

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AKC Delegate Report

K.C., and involved in the creation of the PPB; Dan Smith, delegate for Burlington K.C., 30 - year delegate. Eduardo Fujiwara, delegate for Twin Cities K.C. and long - time owner of Irish terriers is also running. He is on the ballot by petition signed by over 50 delegates. There are three seats available at the March election. A committee has been formed to encourage the breed clubs to interview their legacy breeders to collect their knowledge before it is too late. They have come up with suggested questions that may be helpful. It has been suggested that the interview be in video form. We look forward to receiving the questions and getting on with this project as soon as possible. The good news from Norway is that they have lifted the ban on breeding bull dogs. They agree that the breed cannot be improved without allowing breeding. They are still banning the breeding of King Charles Spaniels. Breathing testing is going on with French Bull Dogs and Old English Bull Dogs. The breathing is measured standing still and then again evaluated after a 3 - minute brisk walk. Success is rewarded with a CHIC number. It was noted that many of the dogs did better than their owners. The AKC is working with virtual programs about purebred dogs at the vet schools. Then students are invited to see the dogs at a local show. They are often surprised to see breeds moving beautifully around the ring that they were told were cripples. AKC offers $65,000 to vet students in scholarships. Twenty - three vet schools were involved. Canine Health Foundation will be holding their conference in St. Louis on August 11 - 13, 2023. Vet students will be sponsored by AKC, and clubs are encouraged to send a member. Have you ever wanted to be a ring steward? It is a good way to help at a dog show and earn some money as well. AKC is offering no cost stewarding classes on Canine College. These are found on the AKC website. Many dog show clubs are having difficulty in finding enough well - trained ring stewards. The Chairman praised the staff for increased revenue and creating a digital library for our archives. There were 9,395 entries this year. That is the highest ever. Showing

Purebred Preservation Bank Moves Forward by Karen Dorn The AKC will start taking semen for storage in the new year. Most of 2022 was spent on legal matters to set up storage of semen donations. Parent clubs, such as DDTCA, were all notified and invited to take part by having a committee to set up parameters for storage and distribution of semen in their respective breeds. Some breeds may wish to create their own storage. AKC respects that and realizes that many of the low entry breeds may not have the resources to go through the legal means to create such a bank. The board of DDTCA has indicated an interest to participate in this storage and

created a committee to work with the PPB (Purebred Presentation Bank). The Otter Hound club has developed guidelines for preserving and distributing semen. They are willing to share their guidelines with others. Our committee will look at these guidelines in developing our own. Their guidelines can be found on their website. A white paper written by Dr. Bell gives an extensive explanation of the goals and

reason for the creating of the PPB. This white paper may be found on the AKC website. Our sport is aging and many of the developed bloodlines are not wanted by the heirs of the estate, if there are heirs. The parents ’ stored semen is looked at as a burden and expense rather than an asset. Valued semen may be dumped after the owner ’ s death. This semen could be donated to the PPB for future use for the good of the breed. Much of the semen collected may be used in the far future when most of us involved now may be gone. The use of the semen is to have no strings attached other that the ones that are designed by the parent club. Semen storage is not to compete with living studs. We need to take todays political issues off the table and look at the benefit of our breed in the future. AKC is also working on DNA testing. The goal is to have a test that is reliable and inexpensive to detect multiple diseases and physical disorders that are in dogs that are going to be used for future breeding. This may be a few years in the future. The candidates that are running for seats on the AKC board spoke to the delegate body. They are the incumbents: Steven Hamil, delegate for the Pekinese K.C.; Dr. Charles Garvin, delegate for the Dalmatian

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Membership Report

The Whelping Box

November 9, 2022 - January 5, 2023

The following new member is presented for confirma- tion by the Board: Elizabeth & Chase White 935 Old Lancaster Road Berwyn, PA 19312 Telephone: (610) 505 - 1439 Email: elizabethmhlwhite@gmail.com, cw.nonwork@gmail.com Sponsors: Joy & Dr. David Bernander, Diane Han- owitz I grew up with Dandies and this wil be my fourth! My children are in love with the breed and we hope to meet other Dandie lovers.

Photo courtesy of Cathi Tower

Whelped: November 3, 2022 2 pepper boys Sire: CH. Day O Joy's Chipotle Pepper At Dreamboat Dam: CH Dreamboat Twinkle Little Star Bred by Laura W. Chapal, Dreamboat Dandies “ The Whelping Box ” announcements are welcome from all club members. E - mail the date whelped, names of sire & dam, the breeder(s) name(s), and the sex & color of the puppies to mustardpepper.editor@gmail.com.

Respectfully submitted by Membership Chairwoman Helen Burford

Luis & Lisa Marie Calderon 360 Birch Street Titusville, FL 32780 Member Updates

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the increased participation of owners with their dogs. The pup date program has been a good educational tool for the public buying a new puppy. It tells the new owner what to expect up to 18 months of age. The Chief Financial officer reported that income from litter registration is up, while individual dog registrations is down. Revenue from events is up 19%. After the meetings, I attended the National Dog Show. This was televised on New Years Day and gave the public a good look at the many dog breeds by showing all the groups and describing each breed in the group. They had segments showing some of the dogs being groomed, and in activities at home as a regular pet. This gave the public a better idea of the show dog and increased the AKC brand. 

Dandie Dinmont Terrier… The Dog That Makes You Smile! Paul Keevil, Dandie Dinmont Terrier breeder Dormansland, Surrey, England

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AKC Gazette: Why a Dandie Dinmont Terrier?

However, having lived with two Dandies for the past 24 years, we can say with assurance that there is ‘ something different ’ about this breed. Their personality is so en- dearing, mellow, and happy, they engage with everyone they meet.

by Anita Kay Simpson The title of this month ’ s breed column comes from a Dandie owner. With the Dandie Dinmont being such an endangered breed, this really is the question. And the

answers can only come from those who live with and love this breed. So I asked several Dandie owners this question. These are not the facts from a breed standard, or the verbiage in a promotion for the breed; rather, the following are words from the hearts of those who know and love this breed. These are people who have lived with Dan- dies for a number of years. The thoughts here are from dog lovers, all of whom have had other breeds of dogs who have shared their lives. And in their words, the Dandie is special. So here is “ Why a Dandie Dinmont Terrier? ” Michael and Teresa Radzinski, St. Augustine, Florida: “ At the Westminster dog show we

“ Of course, their look is distinctive, and their face is so expressive, not to mention that you could get lost in their large, loving, and kind eyes. When all is said and done, we think the real difference is their big, lov- ing heart. They somehow seem to sense when someone needs extra attention, always willing and ready with a kiss. We cannot imagine our lives without a Dandie. ” Joella Maser, Ocala, Florida:

“ Dandies are loyal, outgoing, love children and believe the world was made for them! The Dandie is a delight to live with, wants to be with you, wherever that might be! They are very good with other breeds too. If you happen to offend them, they do not forget! But they will forgive you, and they are yours forever. ” Dennis Diamond, Washington, D.C.: “ We can ’ t wait to welcome a Dandie into our hearts and our home. Why a Dandie? Their expressive faces speak volumes. Listen in for a minute: “ Please, let ’ s cuddle … OK, let ’ s go for a walk … sounds great! A healthy snack might be nice—I ’ d like one too! I love you … and I love you. How about a hug? Anytime! Isn ’ t it time for a new toy? … I ’ d like a car ride instead. Some water would be nice … I ’ ll join you. … It ’ s so cold tonight, can I sleep in your bed? (Of course you can!) ” In other words, you fall head over heels for this sweet, adorable breed at first sight. Beware: These little charm- ers will have you wrapped around their chubby little tootsies in no time. ” I think that these Dandie owners have answered the question many times over: The Dandie is your heart and soul. They are a special breed, and that makes this a breed worth saving. AKC Gazette , Feb 2023. Reprinted with permission. 

spent most of our time in the staging area with various breeds, handlers, and owners. We always found our- selves coming back to the Dandie Dinmont. We got our first Dandie in 2012, the second in 2013, and now we have a next generation who recently joined our family. “ Why a Dandie? These sweet, tolerant, intelligent, sturdy little dogs are easygoing, hypoallergenic, and do not shed. They are great with all the family, two - or four - legged. My older two have been to nursing homes with a tremendous reception and a standing invite back. “ They are lovable, loyal and have the right amount of energy, whether it be running in an open field or snug- gling with you on the couch while watching TV. They exhibit huge personalities and can be spirited (another word for stubborn). “ They are ‘ old souls ’; one glance into their beautiful eyes, and you will be smitten. They are an ‘ everything dog ’ —affectionate, without being needy. In the end, they always make us smile. Having a Dandie is like waking up to Christmas every day. ” Dave and Ellen Smith, Beachwood, New Jersey: “ Dave and I have often wondered what drew us to the Dandie Dinmont. There may not be any one answer.

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Feature: Length, Shape & Topline on the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

it. ” Now, if you have a Dandie come into your ring that is longer than the standard calls for, that Dandie would be too long. However as I have just said, I have never seen one and I have measured and examined hundreds of Dandies. Consequently, in a nutshell and to borrow the mantra from the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Judges ’ Educa- tion presentation, “ Long is good, short is bad! ” Our standard is very clear about what the outline and topline of a Dandie should be and it is as follows: “ The topline is rather low at the shoulder, having a slight downward curve and a corresponding arch over the loin, with a very slight gradual drop from the top of the loin to the root of the tail. ” The downward curve is slight ergo the corresponding arch over the loin is also slight , with the very slight drop over the croup. In look- ing at the drawing below from our Illustrated Standard , you will see that the degree of arch over the loin very much mirrors the degree of downward curve at the shoulder, both slight . No exaggerated curves, no camel backs, no roaches, no swamp backs, all we see quite of- ten being rewarded in the ring along with the equally egregious ski slope, stern high topline. Additionally the rise must be over the loin with the apex of the rise being over the center of the loin, not drifting forward towards or in the middle of the back, both of which are quite common. The above described toplines are not only in- correct but almost always denote weakness, not only of the topline, but other areas as well. A Dandie with a roached and/or camel back is almost always short in body and straight in front with little to no prosternum. A Dandie with a ski slope topline is almost always straight in the rear and of course would not have the required very slight drop from the top of the loin to the root of the

by Sandra Pretari Hickson

Because length, shape and topline are the most misun- derstood areas of our standard and consequently of our breed, it is where I focus most when giving our breed ’ s judges education presentation. I start there, I end there, and we revisit it over and over again throughout the presentation. The three are intertwined and when judging goes off in our breed this is invariably where it does, judges thinking that is better or that any old curve in any old place or any topline at all will do. All, of course, are equally incorrect and if you do not understand length, shape and most importantly topline in our breed, you will be completely lost judging it. The height of the Dandie is 8 to 11 inches at the top of the shoulder. Length from the top of the shoulder to the root of the tail is twice the height of the dog less 1 to 2 inches so a 10 - inch Dandie should be 18 to 19 inches long. Let ’ s use the Skye Terrier as a comparison. The Skye Terrier standard calls for a Skye to be twice as long as it is tall, a 10 inch dog would be 20 inches long. How- ever, that measurement is taken from the chest bone , the prosternum , not from the top of the shoulder as is the Dandie. Using this as an example the average Dandie should be as long as the average Skye but generally is not, and while the Skye Terrier does not have a problem maintaining its length of body, the Dandie very much does. Length is very difficult to achieve and maintain in a Dandie and consequently must be coveted and reward- ed. When first looking at a class of Dandies, your imme- diate impression of should be one of great length and in the end, all things being equal, the longer of the two dogs must go up. I always get asked if a Dandie can be too long and the short answer is, “ No, I ’ ve never seen

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tail. And so it goes.

The correct shape of the Dandie ’ s body is key to correct type and the key words used to describe it are “ slight ” and “ curves ” but another word I like to use to describe the Dandie is “ weaselly. ” In every standard other than the American one, the word “ weaselly ” is used in the general appearance section of the standard to describe the Dandie. Why it was omitted from ours I don ’ t know, as it ’ s such a beautifully descriptive word when referring to our Dandie. Why? Well, what is a weasel? It is a long, low, curvy, flexible, athletic, killing machine— everything a Dandie should be. You should see all of that when looking at a Dandie and it is the correct out- line and topline shown below that are not only critical to Dandie type but are also what make those toplines flexi- ble, supple, well - muscled and strong with no weakness. Remember “ No Outline, No Dandie. ” Yes we say this same thing about a number of breeds but while there are other breeds with curvy outlines, the Dandie ’ s outline is unique and like no other. It should never be a mystery what you ’ re looking at when looking at a correct Dandie silhouette. In 1951, the late Phyllis Salisbury of Salismore Dandies in the UK wrote, “ The construction and mechanics of a well - made Dandie, with its short legs and long, arched and flexible body, must attain a high degree of perfec- tion in order that the animal move with the balanced agility to carry out its work of vermin killing. ” Again one would say, well that is true of any dog bred to do a job and yes it is. However I put to you, that because the construction and mechanics of the Dandie are so very

MBIS/MBISS/NBIS CH King ’ s Mtn. Angelina Ballerina Top winning bitch in breed history.

MBIS/NBIS Am. CH/Aust. GCH Hobergays Finneus Fogg Top winning Dandie in breed history.

distinctive and unique, it is even more so in our breed. The trickle down effect of an incorrect outline and top- line are very, very real. Originally written & published in the December 2022 issue of Showsight magazine. Reprinted with permission. 

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Hugo’s Invitational

three fastest of their breed. In 2021, Hugo was the very first purebred Dandie Dinmont Terrier ever recorded as participating in FastCats. In 2021, he earned enough qualifying points to receive his BCAT title. He truly en- joys each and every one of his runs, and is very enter- taining to watch, as the wind blows through his topknot.

by Mary Downs CH King's Mtn. Fortune Favors The Brave FDC JE BCAT THDX CGCA CGCU TKN was the first Dandie Dinmont Terrier in history to receive an official invita- tion to the AKC FastCat Invitational. The event was held in Orlando, Florida from December 13 to 17, 2022.

He has many fans who love to cheer him on, and many of the lure operators on the East Coast know him by name. His effu- sive, gregarious character has made him a fan favorite and after breaking the glass ceiling he sparked a new generation of Dandies to begin competing in FastCats. There are now several purebred Dandies competing in the sport and at least one PAL or Purebred Alternative Listing dog. We couldn ’ t be more first time in history and to do it well. Hugo did not disappoint. In Orlando, he represented the breed spectacularly, earning two qualifying rosettes (one of which he did about an hour after conformation where he won a major and Best of Breed and finished his conformation cham- pionship) and the historic and beautiful AKC Invitational Best of Breed rosette in the event!

FastCat is an AKC performance event in which dogs are timed while running after a mechani- cal lure for a straight 100 yard distance. Dogs run in events throughout the year and earn points for qualifying runs. Ti- tles are earned once a certain number of points are achieved. The following titles can be earned by any Dandie, regard- less of whether they are spayed or neutered or intact. Bitches in

season aren ’ t allowed to run while in season, but are welcome all other times. A BCAT requires 150 points; DCAT requires 500 points; FCAT requires 1000 points. If your dog really enjoys the sport, he or she can earn and FCAT2 for an additional 500 points and for each additional 500 points another FCAT title is awarded. There is a handicap formula in place that levels the playing field for dogs of different heights. For dogs that are 12” at the withers (which would include almost all Dandies), they receive a handi- cap of 2.0. Taller dogs from 12” to 18” receive a handicap of 1.5 and dogs over 18” are at a 1.0. The actual miles per hour are calculated and are then multiplied by the dog ’ s handicap to arrive at the number of points earned. Like many performance events, physical and mental ma- turity are required and in order to compete in FastCat, a dog must be at least one year old. At the event, the dogs are measured initially to record their correct height, and then prior to every run are trotted out to ensure they are sound and fit to run. If a dog is off, lame or in distress, it will not be permitted to run. In order to receive an invitation to the AKC Invitational event, a dog must earn three qualifying runs in the year prior, in Hugo ’ s case, that was 2021, and be among the

thrilled to see other Dandies try their paw at the sport and look forward to seeing the numbers grow over time. At an Invitational or Finals event, it ’ s a different level of pressure and the running conditions are not as relaxed. As a team, our goal was to go represent the breed for the

There were many dogs in numerous breeds who didn ’ t have any qualifying runs or who fell short and didn ’ t do as well as expected. It was a great experience to participate in the Invitation- al, and have so many people take interest and inquire about the breed. I would encourage any Dandie owner to give it a try and if you have any questions or need some pointers on how to get started, please don ’ t hesitate to contact me at mbd2149@columbia.edu or 607 - 725 - 6200. 

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New Champion! King’s Mtn. Fortune Favors the Brave JE BCAT THDX CGCA MBIS/MBISS GCHS King ’ s Mtn. Henry Higgins x CH My Dan ’ D King ’ s Mtn. Tickle Me Pink

Heartfelt congratulations to you, Mary, from all of us on finishing Hugo ’ s championship! Billy, Tyler, Joe, Sandra, Betty-Anne and B.J.

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Hugo CH King’s Mtn. Fortune Favors the Brave FDC JE BCAT THDX CGCA CGCU TKN

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Hugo has always been a champion in his own mind, as he knows no strangers and is the most outgoing, gregarious dog anyone could hope to meet. He is proof a terrier can be both pretty and functional. He can take his glorious topknot from the show ring to the performance ring without missing a beat. Breeders are Sandra Pretari Hickson, Betty Anne Stenmark & BJ Pumpfrey of King ’ s Mtn. Dandies. Hugo was Winners Dog at the 2022 DDTCA National Specialty and Best of Breed from the classes at Brevard Kennel Club in Orlando where he finished his championship in style. Many thanks to Joe Metheney - Mills & Tyler Mills of Adagio Professional Handling for grooming and handling Hugo in Orlando and for helping with grooming throughout the years. Billy Gorodner and D ’ Arcy Downs - Vollbracht round out Team Hugo. Having the support of breeders and friends, especially during hard times really makes a difference. Many don ’ t know that Hugo sustained a severe injury to his spine in the late summer of 2021, and his performance and show career was seemingly over as his team of providers worked to ensure he could even lead a functional, comfortable life. Months of treatment, including hydro - swim therapy, cold laser and eventually physical rehabilitation with core exercises and indoor treadmill followed. Christopher Frye, DVM, DACVSMR, at the Cornell University Veterinary Hospital Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation program and his team helped Hugo every step of the way, and Hugo wagged his tail throughout every visit, test or procedure. Hugo surpassed all expectations and approximately a year after his injury was able to return to Therapy Dog visits in the spring of 2022 and FastCAT, scentwork classes and even the show ring in the summer of 2022. The future looks bright for Hugo, with plans to try new sports like NASDA (North American Sport Dog Association), Barn Hunt and scentwork, and continue participating in Meet the Breeds and the Scottish Parades.

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Breeder Knowledge College: Importance of Bitches

sized, healthy litters to provide selection within a crea- tive breeding program and to keep the process as natural as possible. We are living in a time when veterinary medicine has become quite sophisticated in the area of reproduction. Thyroid medication and hormone therapy make it possi- ble for bitches that would not ordinarily come in season to do so and produce litters. There are tests to monitor silent or irregular seasons so that ovulation can be pin- pointed and problem bitches can conceive and produce offspring. Although it is impressive that we can over-

by Tom Coen My advice to others over the years has always been to look to the dams of the stud dogs. Tail - male charts are interesting, but they leave out a very important element of the story: the bitch. It is the bitch who provides the complement to the sire and determines the distinction among his offspring, both in quality and producing ability. Breeding dogs is a creative process that combines the eye of the artist with the laws of nature. Add to that a

large measure of common sense. Breeding dogs is a process of building gener- ation after generation, of constantly gaining in one area and losing in another. The breeder is like a jug- gler trying to keep the pins for correct type, sta- ble temperament, and good health in the air at the same time. The bitch is the building block utilized in the pro- cess of creative breeding. When selecting a founda-

come Mother Nature and produce litters out of such bitches, I question the ben-

efit in the long run. In a Perfect World

Ideally, the bitch should be as free a possible from hereditary defects. To be genetically free of heredi- tary defects is not a possi- bility, but it is in this area that common sense must be employed. Don't breed bad eye checks, entropion, testicle problems, bad hips or other such problems unless you are willing to deal with more of the same. I repeat: What ye sow, ye shall reap. The ideal bitch possesses a stable, sensible temperament with intelligence and trainability. The bitch is the role model for the puppies and in the area of temperament accounts for more than her genetic 50 percent. There is no excuse or place in the breeding program for a shy, flighty, or nervous bitch. When selecting for physical quality in a bitch, it is im- portant to keep in mind which qualities are most difficult to achieve and maintain. The purchase of a foundation bitch requires extensive study, followed by careful thought and selection. This, by the way, is not the time to become frugal. Go for the very best bitch you can find as she can save you years of disappointment, frustration, and time. Head qualities are of great importance in the brood bitch. All will have some deficiencies, but the degree of fault is what must be considered. It is extremely difficult to cor- rect severe lack of skull, snipey muzzle, depth of head, lippiness and certain bite problems. While on the subject

tion bitch or planning a breeding, there is one principal that I have witnessed as law: What ye sow, ye shall reap. If you don't want something to show up, don't start with it or add it to the gene pool. Recessive problems will slip by due to lack of information, but to knowingly add a serious problem to your program shows no common sense. You may try to close your eyes to something, but Mother Nature will provide a wake - up call somewhere up the road. Healthy Litters, Naturally When evaluating a bitch for breeding, there are key areas to consider: health, temperament, physical quality (phenotype), and pedigree (genotype). The ideal bitch should be an easy keeper and a good do- er. A hearty appetite that keeps her in good flesh with no coaxing is of great importance. A bitch who won ’ t eat, especially when she has a new litter of puppies depend- ing on her, is not well suited to motherhood and can make your life miserable. Avoid bitches from families who require medication and supplementation to maintain their condition and fertility. The goal is to produce good -

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of bites, be wary of a narrow underjaw, missing premo- lars, and inverted molars. The virtue of flat frontal bone, clean sides to the skull, tight lip line, and roundness of muzzle will definitely increase your chances of produc- ing exceptional quality. The greater the degree of virtue your bitch possesses, the better your chances of produc- ing a great one. Selection, Study, Judgment It is almost impossible to radically change body type and structure in only a few generations. Therefore, it is nec- essary to select and maintain bitches that approach your mental picture of the ideal as described by the breed standard. Correct body type is a matter of the proportion and an- gles of the skeletal structure. While abundant coat is a real plus in a breeding program and can enhance a good outline, it is still only the icing on the cake. It is what is under the coat that is important, i.e., arch of neck, a strong back, well - laid - back shoulders, long stifle, good definition of the hock joint and sloping croup. These are the qualities that your ideal bitch would possess - and these are the qualities that create the picture of correct type, standing and in motion. It is these same qualities that make certain individuals stand out in the huge clas- ses. Since soundness and elegance are priorities in our pro- gram, we continually select for the curvaceous and sweeping body - lines with deep angulation and more neck. Just as the head naturally reverts to commonness so does the body and outline. Unless you have had firsthand experience with dogs in a pedigree, the document is of little more value than a list of names. With study, a pedigree becomes a valuable tool for creating and predicting quality. Nowhere on the pedigree does it tell which dogs were strong producers or which were producers of problems that still haunt us. The title “ champion ” means very little when evaluating producing ability. It is our responsibility to study and research individuals and family lines and to choose the ones whose “ look ” appeals to you and whose shortcom-

ings you can abide. The qualities that a bitch possesses should reflect the qualities of her ancestors. She should be the physical demonstration of the strength of her pedi- gree. Bitches who are the exception for a family rather than the rule cannot be counted on for predictability. It is impossible to place a value on a bitch of extreme virtue and strength of a pedigree without taking into ac- count breeder judgment. When utilized in a creative manner by an astute breeder, however, it would be fair to say her value is nothing less than the future of the breed. Tom and Nioma Coen, of Alford, Massachesetts, breed Shetland Sheepdogs under the Macdega banner. They were the 2004 AKC Breeder of the Year Herding Group honorees. Mr. Coen judged the Herding Group at the December 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Champion- ship. This article first appeared in AKC Breeder , the Ameri- can Kennel Club ’ s Newsletter for Breeders, 2007. 

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