Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier
History:
Country/Date of Origin: Scotland/1800s
The Scottie is one of the oldest purebred terriers native to the British Isles. For generations it was bred as an "earth dog" to roust foxes and other vermin out of underground dens. The word "terrier" stems from the Latin word "terra" meaning earth and reflects the early work of the little tykes. Type was standardized in the 1880s and the Scottie was immensely popular as a working ratter in the US. It was one of the founding breeds of the American Kennel Club.
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
Back to TopAberdeen Terrier
AKC Group: Terrier
Breed Club: Scottish Terrier Club of America
Rescue Club: Scottish Terrier Club of America Rescue
Back to TopBody Type:
- A short legged terrier with an elongated head decorated by long eyebrows and lavish whiskers. Should give the impression of great power in a compact body
- Height: 10-11 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 19-23 pounds
- Thick tail, carried erect with a slight curve, is not altered
- Erect ears are not altered
Personality:
- Independent and self assured characters
- Dour and stubborn. Trying to train a Scottie can be a real contest of wills
- Tend to be one-person dogs
Coat:
- Hard, wiry, double coat
- Must be professionally groomed
- Contrary to public opinion the Scottie is not always black. There are ten acceptable colors including brindle, gray, sandy and wheaten
Health Concerns:
- Bleeding disorder known as von Willebrand's disease
- Bladder and kidney stones
- Muscular cramps
- Mange and skin allergies
- Craniomandibular osteopathy
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