Scottish Terriers Breeds
A brief history of the breed:
The Scottish terrier is the first dog of his family that was recognised officially as a breed. That is the reason why he bears the name of his native birthplace! He was first bred to hunt vermines such as foxes, badgers or polecats. But he was soon adopted as a family pet, first because of his wonderful personality, then because of his unusual appearance that can be enhanced by the proper grooming. He first appeared in France in the 1930s.
He even became the hero of the famous "Ric and Rac" comic strip. Most people know him from the label of a well-known brand of whisky featuring a black Scottish terrier and a white West Highland Terrier or from Chipie's fashion items!
What is he like?
What is he like? He usually presents balanced, harmonious features. He looks pretty serious because of his bushy eyebrows and goatee. His erect ears are set well up on the skull and pointed. His jaw is square and powerful. He has a thick, muscular body, stands about 10 inches high (25 cm) and weighs from 18 to 22 lb (from 8 to 10 kg). His tail is set on high and is carried erectly, either vertically or with a slight curve forward, but it should never be over the back. Most people think that all Scottish Terriers are black, but their coat can be wheaten or brindle of any colour. It is a hard, wiry outer coat with a soft, dense undercoat. His personality
ITS CHARACTER :
In spite of his rough outlook, the Scottish Terrier is a loving dog. He is an easy-going family pet, affectionate but never buoyant. There is still a lot of the original farm dog in him, so he is more than eager to take part in working trials such as going down into the quarry's burrow to make a kill. Educate your Scottie gently, patiently and firmly. There is so much love and loyalty in his stout little heart that he will do anything to please you.
Living with your Scottish Terrier:
His coat needs brushing and cleaning on a weekly basis to keep its characteristic Scottie look. Hand stripping or clippering has to be done three or four times a year. You can shampoo his coat but make sure that the shampoo you use is for wiry coats. Scottish terriers live to 12-14 years of age. Like most terriers, they are fortunate to have few serious health problems compared to other breeds."
