Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier is a small, sturdy dog that was bred to hunt vermin. Originating in the 1500s, they are one of the oldest terrier breeds and if well raised, can be great companions. ¹

Fast Facts

Origin: Great Britain
Normally weigh between 19-22 lbs
Known to be diggers
1 of 5 breeds of Terriers
Their nickname is "DieHard"²
Easy going
Great watch dog
Extremely loyal
Usually very healthy

Scottish Terrier Features

The scottish terrier is a sturdy built dog with a thick body and heavy bone structure. Their height runs about 10 inches and their length is about 11 inches. The scottish terrier's head is proportionate to their body and their neck is somewhat short yet thick. Their outer coat is wiry and requires trimming, but their undercoat is soft. Black is the most common color for the scottish terrier with a light mixture of white and silver. ²

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Animals | Pets | Dogs

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Wikipedia: Scottish Terrier Information
American Kennel Club: Scottish Terrier Breed Standard
MSN Live Image Search: Scottish Terrier Images
Canada's Guide to Dogs: Scottish Terrier Breed Information
The White House: Meet Barney the Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier Dog World: Why Choose a Scottish Terrier
Canis Major: The Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier Background and Characteristics

Scottish Terrier Club of America: Breed Standard of the Scottish Terrier
Yahoo! Pets: Scottish Terrier
5StarDog.com: Scottish Terrier
The Kennel Club: Scottish Terrier Breed Standard

Scottish Terrier Rescue and Adoption

Bark Bytes: Scottish Terrier Rescue
Scottish Terrier Rescue Northwest: Steps to Adopt a Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier Rescue: Information on Scottish Terrier Rescue
ScottieRescue.com: Tennessee Scottish Terrier Recue Network
Bonhaven.org: Scottish Terrier Rescue Organization

Scottish Terrier Care and Special Needs

Scottish Terrier Dog World: Scottish Terrier Care
Scottish Terrier Club of Tampa Bay: New Scottie In the House Tips
Next Day Pets: Scottish Terrier Care Tips
Wag-Dog.com: The Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier Health

Scottish Terrier Dog World: Scottish Terrier Health
Washington State Scottish Terrier Club: Scottish Terrier Health and Grooming
Wikipedia: Scottish Terrier Health

Scottish Terrier Blogs and Articles

Yahoo! Pets Group: Scottish Terrier Message Board
Terrier-Dogs.co.uk: Scottish Terrier Warns of Seizures
DailyPuppy.com: Gordon the Scottish Terrier Blog
Scottish Terrier Club of Tampa Bay: Scottish Terrier Blog

Scottish Terrier Photos and Videos

Flickr: Scottish Terrier Images
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YouTube: Scottish Terrier Puppy Video (3:03)
YouTube: Captain Nemo and the Dreaded Bumble Bee (0:50)

Scottish Terrier History

Wikipedia: Scottish Terrier History
Scottish Terrier Dog World: Scottish Terrier History

Scottish Terrier Related Merchandise

Amazon.com: Scottish Terrier Merchandise
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Related Pages on Mahalo

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