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Affectionately known as the "Scottie", the
Scottish Terrier is a working terrier that hails from the Scottish
Highlands, and was once a member of the "Scotch Terrier Group", which
included a variety of terrier types. This group underwent renaming in the
mid 1800's by British dog fanciers in an attempt to differentiate between
the various breeds, and the Scottie was given the name " Hard-Haired Scotch
Terrier" Two years later, the breed was renamed the Scottish Terrier and
continues to carry that name today. Playful, loveable and very loyal, the
Scottie makes and excellent house dog and family pet. He also makes a great
watchdog, and will eagerly alert his owners to the presence of intruders.
Scotties can be aggressive with other dogs, so special care should be taken
to avoid "canine disagreements". Scotties love the great outdoors, and
should be given at least one brisk walk each day. The Scottie is a sturdy,
low-set terrier that stands about 10 inches at the shoulder and weighs from
18 to 22 pounds. It's outer coat is hard and wiry with a dense, softer
undercoat. The coat comes in colors of are grey, brindle, black or wheaten.
To keep the trim, "Scottie" look, regular grooming is required, although
many owners prefer to clipper their Scotties to soften the hard-textured
coat and reduce grooming time and expense. Scotties are well-suited to
almost any accommodations, whether country or city, apartment or acreage,
provided that regular daily walks are offered. |
