The Bodeguero Andale is a small dog, this beautiful animal, is originally from our country, specifically from Jerez de la Front era, emerging more than 300 years ago when the English crossed their breed of Terrier with some native Spanish breeds.
The Bodeguero Andale is a fairly common dog in our country, since more and more people choose it as their pet, due, among other things, to its Spanish origin, its cheerful character and its usefulness as a rodent hunter.
If you have a Bodeguero Andale or are thinking of adopting one, you need basic knowledge to be able to raise it conveniently. For this reason,we are going to offer you a complete article that will indicate step by step the characteristics of an Andalusia Winemaker and the necessary care so that this friendly animal has optimal health and happiness.
What do you need to take care of an Andalusia Winemaker?
• Being an animal lover.
• Small dog food.
• Dog’s Toys.
• Read this article carefully.
Instructions to take care of a Bodeguero Andale
1. Characteristics:
It is a small breed dog that will rarely exceed 10 kilos in weight and 50 centimeters in height, it has ears forming a triangle and its coat is short and black, brown and white, white being the predominant color in the Bodeguero Andale. They have a very long snout, they usually have brown eyes. As for its character, it is a happy and faithful dog, which due to its hunting nature, is a somewhat nervous dog that needs attention and exercise, being also a very athletic and fast.
2. Food:
Regarding their diet, we recommend feeding them food for small dogs or, alternatively, meats such as chicken or rabbit, legumes such as rice, some type of vegetable…; these are dogs that, despite exercising a lot, they do not need to eat too much food due to their small size. To avoid obesity, we must regulate their food since they are guided by their instinct and eat as they feel hungry; we must also make sure that the dog has enough water in his bowl.
3. Interaction:
This dog, being very nervous, needs at least three walks a day to do its things, the recommended time for each walk is a minimum of 30 minutes in which the dog will be able to relieve itself properly, it is advisable to take it to a meadow away and let him go for a while to run and look for mice. It is an ideal pet for people who have a garden at home since that way the dog can run what he needs, you should also buy him a toy and play with the dog at home to prevent him from getting bored.
4. Health:
This dog does not have too many health problems and they usually live the normal life for a dog (between 12 and 18 years), however we recommend certain recommendations. In the first place we must bathe it from time to time, every three weeks, secondly we must cut its nails to prevent them from getting caught somewhere and breaking, as we said before, we must prevent the dog from gaining too much weight because then it will live less years. Finally, we must strictly follow the vaccination schedule and take the dog to the vet every time he has a problem; we also recommend taking him for check-ups at least twice a year to verify optimal health.
Tips to take care of an Andalusia Winemaker
• Mouse catcher: This dog was designed to catch mice in large private estates, so it can be useful if you have a garden and want to eliminate those annoying rodents. This dog has a great sense of smell and for this reason; it will be able to find all kinds of rodents such as rats, mice, voles… in a simple way.
• Training: This dog is quite intelligent, so it could be an ideal dog to take to a professional dog trainer and learn certain behavior patterns. In the first place, we must take it before it reaches 18 months of age, since otherwise it will be impossible for it to learn the rules, secondly, we must strictly follow the instructions and exercises that the trainer orders. Among other things, the dog it will learn to sit, to come when you tell it or to jump, a useful thing since it will reinforce the obedience between master and dog. The cost of a trainer can be somewhat expensive, however it is highly recommended since the dog will radically change its attitude in a few months, once you finish the basic training course; you can take your pet to advanced training to learn defense techniques, acrobatics or to train him as a hunting dog.
