The Stylish and Reserved Dog: Scottish Terrier

The Scottish terriers, also known as Scotties, arecauses loss of coordination
short-legged British terriers. They are one amongCare and Exercise: • Their coats need special care
other go-to-ground and wire-coated terriersto maintain its appearance and texture. It is
developed in the highlands of Scotland. The Scottiessuggested that they should be subjected to
are said to have jaunty attitude so they are oftenprofessional grooming once or twice each year for
used to represent advertisements of the country totheir coats to stay wiry and firm. • The fur needs
where they originated.to be combed a couple of times in each week and
However, Scotties' nature is not in coherence witheven needs occasional trimming. • Scotties' dead
their public image or trademark. In fact, Scotties arehairs should be plucked out through stripping. Using
like the citizens of his native land who areelectric clippers will only make their coats dull and
independent, stoic, and fiercely loyal to their masters.soft. • Play with them. Hunting and squeaky balls
They also adhere much to their own privacy.and toys are their favorites. • They should be on
Scotties, Westies, and Cairns are very similarleash while walking in public places.
regarding their appearance. The Westies and theOrigin/History:
Cairns are, in fact, closely-related. The Westie can beThe origins of the breed are obscure. It was noted
considered as the white variety of the Cairn who hasthat forerunners of Scotties were sent to France's
a coat of any color but white. Westies are hybrids ofRoyal Highness by King James I of England during the
white dogs crossed with Cairns of western Scotland.16th century. Later on, three different terriers were
Scotties, however, have longer heads and bodies,revealed as Scotch Terriers, which included the
have generally dark coats and are aloof than theWesties, the Cairns, and the Scotties. The Dandie
other two.Dinmont variety had also been noted as
The following are some of the basic facts breedersclosely-related to the abovementioned terriers but its
would really love to know about Scotties:apparent physical differences categorized itself as a
Category: Terrierseparate breed.
Living Environment: either outdoor or indoor (mostlyTerrier dogs that were bred in Britain were
preferred by breeders)developed to hunt vermin that ate grains, and
Coat: wiry, short (about 2 inches) and thick Colors:pestered eggs and poultry farms. Most breeds grew
iron gray or steel, black, wheaten, or sandy; the coatas scrappy and courageous dogs and were trained to
may also be brindled or grizzledfollow badgers or foxes into their dens. Their wiry
Height: about 10 inchescoats and soft undercoats protected them against
Weight: between 18 and 20 poundsrugged terrains and harsh climates.
Temperament: they need to be praised frequentlyIf you want to have a Scottie in your life, you should
and they adapt with the moods of the householdnot be impulsive about the matter for animosity and
Breeders should note of the following health issues:lack of proper training will only harm and traumatize
• Von Willibrand's disease (VWD), an inheritedthe dog. If properly taken cared of, this breed can
disorder • Flea allergies and other skin problemseven appoint itself as a guardian of the family. It can
• Epilepsy • Jawbone disorders • Scottiealso be fiercely loyal, that is it can protect you even
cramp, a minor condition that causes walkingif it means endangering its own life.
difficulties • Cerebellar abiotrophy, aTo this effect, I guess you must agree that a
slow-to-progress and rare neurological disease thatScottie is a dog that is second to none.