A Scottish Terrier is a small but resilient terrier with a muscular body and neck (a typical neck circumference is 14 inches),[2] often appearing to be barrel chested. They are short-legged, cobby and sturdily built, with a long head in proportion to their size. The Scottie should have large paws adapted for digging.[2] Erect ears and tail are salient features of the breed. Their eyes are small, bright and almond-shaped and dark brown or nearly black in colour.[3]
[edit] Size
Height at withers for both sexes should be roughly 25 cm (9.8 in), and the length of back from withers to tail is roughly 28 cm (11 in). Generally a well-balanced Scottie dog should weigh from 8.5–10 kg (19–22 lb) and a female from 8–9.9 kg (18–22 lb). It is about 11–15 inches (28–38 cm) in height.[4]
[edit] Coat
The Scottie typically has a hard, wiry, long, weather-resistant outer coat and a soft dense under coat. The coat is typically trimmed and blended, with a longer coat on the beard, eyebrows, legs and lower body — traditionally shaggy-to-the-ground. The head, ears, tail and back are traditionally trimmed short.[5]
The coat colors range from dark gray to jet black, or 'Brindle' (a mix of black and brown). Scotties with 'Wheaten' (straw to nearly white) coats sometimes occur, but should not be confused with the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or West Highland White Terrier.
[edit] Temperament
Scotties are territorial. They are alert, quick moving and feisty — perhaps even more so than other terrier breeds.[6] The breed is known to be independent and self-assured, playful, intelligent and has been nicknamed the 'Diehard' because of its rugged nature and endless determination.[7]
Although black is the most traditional colour for a Scottie, wheaten Scotties can also be found, as shown in this picture of a Scottie puppy.
Scotties, while being described as very loving, have also been discribed as stubborn. Because the breed is inclined to be stubborn, it has been suggested that firm, but gentle handling from an early age is necessary to deter it from dominating the household.[8] They are sometimes described as an aloof breed, although it has been noted that they tend to be very loyal to their family and are known to attach themselves to one or two people.[9] The breed has been described as tempestuous, but also quite sensitive.[10]
It has been suggested that the Scottish Terrier makes a good watchdog due to its tendency to bark only when necessary and because it is typically reserved with strangers, although this is not always the case.[7][10] It has been described as a fearless breed that may be aggressive around other dogs unless introduced at an early age.[11]
Scottish Terriers were originally bred to hunt and fight badgers. Therefore, the Scottie is prone to dig as well as chase small vermin, such as Squirrels, rats, and mice. For this reason it is recommended that they be walked on a lead.[11] information from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_(cat)
[edit] Size
Height at withers for both sexes should be roughly 25 cm (9.8 in), and the length of back from withers to tail is roughly 28 cm (11 in). Generally a well-balanced Scottie dog should weigh from 8.5–10 kg (19–22 lb) and a female from 8–9.9 kg (18–22 lb). It is about 11–15 inches (28–38 cm) in height.[4]
[edit] Coat
The Scottie typically has a hard, wiry, long, weather-resistant outer coat and a soft dense under coat. The coat is typically trimmed and blended, with a longer coat on the beard, eyebrows, legs and lower body — traditionally shaggy-to-the-ground. The head, ears, tail and back are traditionally trimmed short.[5]
The coat colors range from dark gray to jet black, or 'Brindle' (a mix of black and brown). Scotties with 'Wheaten' (straw to nearly white) coats sometimes occur, but should not be confused with the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or West Highland White Terrier.
[edit] Temperament
Scotties are territorial. They are alert, quick moving and feisty — perhaps even more so than other terrier breeds.[6] The breed is known to be independent and self-assured, playful, intelligent and has been nicknamed the 'Diehard' because of its rugged nature and endless determination.[7]
Although black is the most traditional colour for a Scottie, wheaten Scotties can also be found, as shown in this picture of a Scottie puppy.
Scotties, while being described as very loving, have also been discribed as stubborn. Because the breed is inclined to be stubborn, it has been suggested that firm, but gentle handling from an early age is necessary to deter it from dominating the household.[8] They are sometimes described as an aloof breed, although it has been noted that they tend to be very loyal to their family and are known to attach themselves to one or two people.[9] The breed has been described as tempestuous, but also quite sensitive.[10]
It has been suggested that the Scottish Terrier makes a good watchdog due to its tendency to bark only when necessary and because it is typically reserved with strangers, although this is not always the case.[7][10] It has been described as a fearless breed that may be aggressive around other dogs unless introduced at an early age.[11]
Scottish Terriers were originally bred to hunt and fight badgers. Therefore, the Scottie is prone to dig as well as chase small vermin, such as Squirrels, rats, and mice. For this reason it is recommended that they be walked on a lead.[11] information from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_(cat)
