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A New Owner's Guide to Scottish Terriers
by:
Richard G. Beauchamp,
Miriam Stamm
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The Scottish Terrier Dog Breed in
Brief:
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.
Common Misspellings
for Scottish Terrier: Scottie, Scottish Terrior,
Scotties, Scottish Terriors |
