Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier History

The Scottish Terrier is one of the most amusing and endearing dogs. He appears on whiskey labels and greeting cards and is a favorite of toy makers and children who think of him as a living toy. Between 1929 and 1944, the Scottish Terrier was one of the most popular dogs in the world.

Scottish Terrier Description

Scottish Terriers are intelligent, lively, and high spirited; as proud as a Scotsman in a kilt. The Scottish Terrier is independent and quick to bare his teeth when annoyed. It is better to teach him obedience at an early age than to be forced to use a muzzle. which would only spoil the attractiveness of his bearded face. Known in eighteenth-century Scotland as a hunter of fox, wild rabbit, otter, and badgers, which he routed out with amazing skill, the Scottish Terrier has today become domesticated without losing his ancient instincts. Given the chance. he will dig holes in the ground and behave aggressively toward other animals. He is an excellent watchdog, with a strong bark worthy of a much larger dog. He has a solid, strong, hardy body with hard nails and powerful jaws. The English have described him as "a big dog in a small space."

The Scottish Terrier's height is usually around 10 inches, and he should weigh between 19 and 22 pounds. Colors of their coat are black, brindled gray, and yellowish brown (though most unusual). The coat coat, which is extremely thick in cold countries. consists of a bristly outercoat over a thick soft undercoat. To maintain the beauty of this coat, the Scottish Terrier requires a special treatment called stripping, which consists of pulling out excess hair tuft by tuft. This should be done two or three times a year. He gives his love and loyalty to a single master almost exclusively. It is necessary to watch his feeding carefully as he is subject to eczemas.