Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier came from within the Highlands of The Uk, where she was valued as an effective fox and vermin hunter. Many breed experts have the Scottie would be a parent breed to a lot of terrier breeds developed later. The Scottie stands 10 inches tall and weighs in at 18 to 22 pounds. The breed is com-pact and durable. Their heads are lengthy, eyes are small , almond-formed, and ears are small , upright, never popped. Your body is slightly more than tall. The tail is all about 7 inches lengthy and never docked. The coat is difficult and wiry. There's longer coat over the eyes as well as on the beard, legs, chest, and belly. Coat colors include black, brindle, and wheaten.

The coat ought to be blown several occasions per week to help keep it neat and to avoid knots and mats. The Scottie?s coat needs grooming every 6 to 8 days. Show dogs must have their coat hands-removed, while most dogs are frequently clipped. Potential proprietors should discuss the breed?s groom-ing needs having a breeder.

Scottie young puppies are filled with fun and can play whenever they aren't sleeping or eating. Grown ups are calmer and much more dignified but never lose their feeling of fun. A regular walk and an opportunity to participate in the backyard will satisfy this breed?s exercise needs. Scotties are intelligent but may also be independent and stub-born. Training a completely independent spirit requires persistence and disadvantage-sistency. Working out ought to be firm but fun. Training will not be harsh this breed will either switch off or fight when dealing with harsh training.

This breed needs the owner who knows terriers. Scotties are companion dogs and even though they enjoy playing outdoors, they would rather spend many of their time inside using their proprietors. They're good with children and can not tolerate rough play. They may be dog-aggressive. They're usually fine with felines. Health issues include von Willebrand disease, Scottie Cramp, allergic reactions, an under active thyroid, cancer, and liver shunt.

Registries: AKC, UKC, CKC
Occupation:Vermin hunter, companion
Size: 10 in tall 18 to 22 pounds
Durability: 12 to 14 years
Exercise: Moderate
Training: Moderate
Grooming: Difficult