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The AKC Standard says, "The Scottish Terrier's bold, confident, dignified aspect exemplifies power in a small package... a determined and thoughtful dog whose 'heads up, tails up' attitude in the ring should convey both fire and control."

Friendly and playful as a puppy, the Scottish Terrier matures into a bold, jaunty, yet steady and dignified adult, with greater independence than most terriers. He is staunchly self-reliant and fearless -- also dour and crusty at times.

The Scottish Terrier is content with daily walks and not built for long-distance jogging, but he will pursue squirrels and chipmunks with rollicking enthusiasm.

Steadfastly loyal to his owner (some are one-person dogs) and reserved with strangers, the Scottish Terrier makes an intimidating watchdog. He should be socialized with lots of people at an early age and not allowed to be sharp. He can be scrappy with other dogs.

Training is a challenge, for no breed has higher self-esteem or a stronger will -- this is not a dog for permissive owners. Firm, consistent leadership is a must, and obedience training should be praise- and food-based, for the Scottie is proud, extremely sensitive, and easily insulted. He may retaliate or "go on strike" if jerked around or pushed too far with rough handling or teasing."

 

"Acquiring a dog may be the only opportunity a human ever has to choose a relative." -Mordecai Siegal

Page last updated 8/17/08

 

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HISTORY OF THE SCOTTISH TERRIER

THE BREED STANDARD

BUYING A SCOTTIE

IS A SCOTTISH TERRIER RIGHT FOR YOU?

GROOMING A SCOTTISH TERRIER

SCOTTIE HEALTH

SCOTTISH TERRIER PEDIGREE SEARCH ENGINE

SCOTTIE RESCUE

 

Fun Scottish Terrier Factoids

The Scottish Terrier is the only breed of dog that has lived in the White House three times.

 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt ................ Fala, Duffy and Mr. Duffy

President George W. Busch ........................ Barney and Miss Beazley

President Dwight D. Eisenhower

 

Other Famous People who have owned Scotties

 

 Humphrey Bogart        Bette Davis        Ronald Reagan        Theodore Roosevelt

Julie Andrews        Shirley Temple        Liz Minnelli        Tatum O'Neal

Dorothy Lamour        Eva Braun         E.B. White

Ed Sullivan      Queen Victoria

 

Click here to read Scottie factoid recently published in MONEY MAGAZINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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