information on Scottie dogs?

Answer 1

Known as the "Scottie", the Scottish Terrier has a compact, strong body; short legs, pricked ears and naturally erect tail. Their face should wear a keen, sharp and active expression. President Roosevelt had a Scottie named Fala in the White House. They tend to be a one or two person dog and do their best as pampered pets. While a little stubborn, they still make loyal pets if given the chance to survey the scene before committing themselves. Scottish Terriers are very good watchdogs, but need to be keep secured as they have a tendency to wander.

Other Names: Aberdeen Terrier

Height: 10 - 11 inches
Weight: 19 - 23 lbs.

Colors: Black, wheaten or brindle of any shade
Coat: Sharp, dense and wiry with a short, dense, soft undercoat.

Temperament: Scottish Terriers are active, assertive, loyal
With Children: Yes, good with school aged children.
With Pets: Yes, but needs early socialization.
Special Skills: Hunting dog for small prey and family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Exercise: Regular brushing, extra care during molting. Bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. Professionally trim the Scottish Terriers coat twice a year. Can obtain their exercise from a reasonably sized fenced-in yard.
Training: Firm handling at a young age is needed for Scotties as they will try to dominate the household. Training needs to be founded on mutual respect.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - Medium

Activity: Very High
Living Environment: An apartment is adequate for Scotties if sufficient exercise is given. The owner of a Scottish Terrier should desire a breed who is particular about the company they keep.

Health Issues: Sensitive to fleas, skin problems

Life Span: 12 - 14 years
Litter Size: 3 - 5

Country of Origin: Scotland
History: Originally known as the Aberdeen Terrier after the Scottish city, they were originally bred with the purpose of dispelling vermin. The Scottish Terrier is the best known and possibly oldest of the Highland terriers.

First Registered by the AKC: 1885
AKC Group: Terrier Group
Class: Terrier
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC

Answer 2

Scottie terrier dog where breed in the high land of Scotland
for hunting foxs. They make a good pet.
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Answer 3

Hi, if you're after hearing a bit about what its like to live with a Scottie. then try this link:
http://www.hoflin.com/BR/Scottish%20Terrier
It contains reviews of Scotties by actual owners of them.

And this seems a nice site too - with photos (famous Scotties), a description, etc.
http://www.scottiedogz.com/aboutscotties.html

And this UK site will give you information on clubs, show results, owners, breeders & stud-dogs - often with further links to webpages & therefore more photos:
http://www.champdogs.co.uk/guided/all_scottish-terrier.html

Hope these help

Answer 4

I dont comprehend approximately Scottie Cramps, yet I certainly have a Staffie with epilepsy, he replace into clinically determined at some 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous via lots of blood exams from the vets.. he's almost ten now and has been on meds all his existence, every day, epiphen and pottasium bromide, he has to have blood exams each and every 6 months, he lives a common existence and he's happy enuff, take your dogs to the vets and get him regarded at....... considerable!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

At the bottom of this page is a list of all the Scottish Terrier Breed Clubs. If you go to the ones with websites, you should get all the information you need & if you contact your nearest club they should be able to put you in touch with owners who would be willing to talk about the breed.

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/83

Answer 6

Scottie's can NOT SWIM!!!

Answer 7

Narrow down your question, this covers more than one breed.

Answer 8

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/scottishterrier.htm ... this should help

Answer 9

www.akc.org