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.
