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Affectionately known as the "Scottie
dog", 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.
Thinking of adding a
Scottish Terrier puppy to your family? Playful, loveable and
very loyal, the
Scottie dog 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. |
