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Scottish
Terrier dog breed
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Scottish Terrier owner,
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Dog breed group |
Terrier |
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Origin of breed |
Scotland,
vermin hunter. |
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Life expectancy |
12
- 14 Years |
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Color |
Black,
wheaten or brindle of any shade |
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Coat type |
Sharp,
dense and wiry with a short, dense, soft undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Can
obtain his exercise from a reasonable sized fenced-in yard.
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Temperament |
The Scottish Terrier is active, assertive and loyal. He makes
an excellent watchdog, but can be stubborn. |
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Good with children |
Good
with school aged children. Good with other pets, but needs early
socialization. |
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Grooming needs |
Regular brushing, extra care during molting. Bathe or dry shampoo
as necessary. Professionally trim his coat twice a year. |
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Average size (inches) |
10
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10
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Average weight (lbs) |
19
- 22
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18
- 21
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Health issues |
Sensitive to fleas, skin problems |
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Living conditions |
An apartment is
adequate if sufficient exercise is given. |
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Dog
breed description
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Known as the "Scottie",
the Scottish Terrier has a compact, strong body; short legs, pricked
ears and naturally erect tail. He tends to be a one or two person dog
and does his best as a pampered pet. While a little stubborn, he still
makes a loyal pet if given the change to survey the scene before committing
himself. A very good watchdog, but he needs to be keep secured as he
has a tendency to wander. Originally known as the Aberdeeen Terrier
after the Scottish city, he was originally bred with the purpose of
dispelling vermin. The Scottish Terrier is the best known and possibly
oldest of the Highland terriers.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Scottie makes a good watch-dog as it soon recognizes its territory and
will bravely defend it against intruders.
The Scottish Terrier is a charming little dog with a resolute spirit.
The Scottish Terrier was known as the Aberdeen Terrier until the late
1800s, after the town in which it was raised. |
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