The Andalusian Bodegueros have a strong roots throughout the southern part of the peninsula, but especially in the Jerez region and throughout the province of Cadiz in general. In the past they worked in wineries because they are expert rodent hunters, and that is why they kept them safe from these small animals that could damage the barrels where the precious wine was kept.
His ancestors were British terriers, who were brought by English merchants to the Region of Cadiz. They are mainly the smooth-haired Fox Terrier and the Jack Russell who have crossed paths with the local dogs, giving birth to this breed so expert in rodent hunting. Out of curiosity, it can be said that the white robe specimens were selected to be seen when they were in the dark basements.
- However.
- Their origins are far from the current reality.
- Since the Bodegueros Mousers have gone from farm animals to domestic dogs destined for the business.
- Because their cheerful personality and docility.
- In addition to their size.
- Make it an ideal choice for families and people living in urban areas.
Currently, the Breed Bodeguero Andaluz has been recognized by the Royal Canine Society of Spain, but has not yet been recognized by the International Federation.
The winemakers are small and medium sized dogs, which weigh about 7 or 8 kg and measure about 40 cm to the cross. Its body is really slender and athletic, with a thin tail, and its hair is short and thin, usually white and with black or brown spots on the neck and head.
As for the length of the legs, there are more or less long specimens, and may have long, proportional, short or very short legs. On the other hand, and continuing with the characteristics of the Andalusian Winemaker, its head is triangular, with a long snout and small dark eyes. The ears are erect and pointed, with the ends falling forward, and it is common that they are of colors other than white.
The most striking feature of the dog Winemaker Andalusian is its vitality, which is neither restless nor nervous, and allows you to be an excellent playmate for the children of the family. In addition, It is a loving and faithful dog, very affectionate and cheerful. Also, always keep an eye out for noise or movement around you.
The Andalusian Mouser is also a very intelligent dog, brave and strong personality. It is an animal with an excellent ability to adapt to different places and lifestyles. In this way, it is a sociable breed with humans and other animals, since it is traditionally used to working as a group and sharing its habitat.
Due to its high energy levels, the puppy of the Andalusian Bodeguero breed needs daily physical activities to stay physically and psychologically balanced. So you will enjoy the walks, whatever their duration, and the games with the little ones of the house.
You should pay special attention to the diet, as it is a dog with a tendency to gluttony, so it is important to control its consumption and provide a balanced diet that prevents your Bodeguero from being overweight and obese, which can lead to several types. health problems.
You should also keep your hair and nails, especially the fifth finger ones that many have, as they can grow and get stuck on the small legs. Pay attention to the state of your mouth and ears to keep them healthy and clean, as this breed tends to accumulate more tartar than others.
To train an Andalusian Winemaker, it is ideal to start training when he is still a puppy, as this will allow you to make your socialization and education relatively more satisfying than possible. However, if you have adopted an adult Andalusian Winemaker, you should know that it is never too late to educate him, so also organize several sessions to keep it properly stimulated. Remember that it is a breed of intelligent and active dogs, with a strong hunting instinct, so performing activities such as sniffing can be of great use to work your mental stimulation.
To make your training beneficial and enjoyable for both parties, it is recommended to use techniques such as positive reinforcement, avoiding punishment and especially violence of any kind. The main aspect in which obedience must be worked, for due to his strong character it can be difficult to force the Bodeguero to carry out his orders of behavior.
For good socialization, it is important that your Andalusian Winemaker interacts with as many dogs and animal species as possible, so that you get a friendly and tolerant animal with everyone.
Andalusian winemakers are very resistant animals, but that doesn’t mean they can’t suffer from various diseases. As her hair is white, her pink skin is exposed to sunburn and various allergies, observable because they leave, mainly on the legs, more or less large scales and visible depending on their sensitivity to the allergen in question.
They are not free of inherited diseases such as elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism or hip dysplasia. In this case, if you do not know the origin of your dog, it is essential that you have regular veterinary examinations to detect these diseases as quickly as possible so that you can take the necessary measures to eradicate or treat them.
Of course, it is desirable to follow veterinary recommendations regarding vaccination schedule and other factors, such as feeding, nail cutting and the need for oral cleaning.