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Dixiehart Border Terriers Breeders of K.C registered,health tested, true to type Border Terriers based in South West Scotland
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Dixie ❤️🐾
21/07/2024

Dixie ❤️🐾

18/06/2024

Stealth Mode …. Piper and her pack (Willow & Dixie) creeping up on Peter Rabbit 🥷 it was a false alarm 😂😂

Terrier racing at Lauder, Piper won the bitch class for the 2nd year running 🐾❤️
09/06/2024

Terrier racing at Lauder, Piper won the bitch class for the 2nd year running 🐾❤️

Update Thanks for all the shares and interest, the wee fella has got a lovely home 🐾❤️This wee man was reserved but due ...
06/04/2024

Update
Thanks for all the shares and interest, the wee fella has got a lovely home 🐾❤️

This wee man was reserved but due to unfortunate changes in circumstances his new owners are no longer able to give him a new home. He is KC registered,fully vaccinated and all worming is up to date. Both parents are slem clear.
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02/04/2024

Auntie Piper playing with the puppies 😂❤️🐾

That’s the girls ready for summer, thanks Lisa (Crinan Kennel and Cattery) fantastic job as usual 🐾❤️
29/03/2024

That’s the girls ready for summer, thanks Lisa (Crinan Kennel and Cattery) fantastic job as usual 🐾❤️

26/03/2024

New toy 😂

25/03/2024

9 weeks old today, leaving for their forever homes soon 🐾❤️

21/03/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS-
You see the breeders pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.
So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home.
-First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play, and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 2-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over.
- ask guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 8-12 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.
Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day. They may be curious and energetic, they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive feedback and happy experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.
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Copied from another breeder.

18/03/2024

Monday night madness, 8 weeks old today 🐾❤️

11/03/2024

Poor wee cow 😳🐾❤️

11/03/2024

7 weeks old today 🐾❤️

11/03/2024

This evening’s entertainment 🐾❤️

05/03/2024

Playtime ❤️🐾

Cuddles with mum ❤️🐾
05/03/2024

Cuddles with mum ❤️🐾

27/02/2024

5 weeks old, all doing great 🐾❤️

A picture of contentment 🐾❤️
21/02/2024

A picture of contentment 🐾❤️

19/02/2024

4 weeks old today, all doing fantastic 🐾❤️

12/02/2024

Dixiehart Butch Cassidy, Dixiehart Sundance Kid and Dixiehart Wee Willie Wonka 🐾❤️

3 weeks old today 🐾❤️Grizzle boy still available due to time waster
12/02/2024

3 weeks old today 🐾❤️
Grizzle boy still available due to time waster

One week old today, Willow and her pups doing great ❤️🐾
29/01/2024

One week old today, Willow and her pups doing great ❤️🐾

So this happened on Monday, a few days earlier than expected but all doing great. Well done Willow, what a great 1st tim...
26/01/2024

So this happened on Monday, a few days earlier than expected but all doing great. Well done Willow, what a great 1st time mum and her 3 boys are doing so well ❤️🐾

15/01/2024

New tunnel seems to be a hit, not sure how long it’ll last though 😳😂🐾❤️

12/01/2024

Zoomies, hopefully they’ll be tired out soon 😳

Bettty, Buddy, Ollie, Rowan, Ozzie and Andy 🐾❤️
12/01/2024

Bettty, Buddy, Ollie, Rowan, Ozzie and Andy 🐾❤️

6 weeks old today 🐾❤️
02/01/2024

6 weeks old today 🐾❤️

29/12/2023

Practicing their recall, learning fast 👌🏻🐾❤️

24/12/2023

One girl and 5 boys, guess which one learned to escape first 😂😂

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024 to all our Dixiehart friends and followers 🐾❤️
24/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024 to all our Dixiehart friends and followers 🐾❤️

A bundle of border babies 🐾❤️
21/12/2023

A bundle of border babies 🐾❤️

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