Scottish terrier | Facts & Information

Temperament: playful, alert, independent, quick

Origin

The Scottish terrier, also known as the" Aberdeen terrier", popularly called Scottie is a dwarf dog breed, specifically, one of five terrier breeds that originate in Scotland, the others being the Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont and West Highland White Terrier. The Scottish terrier is an independent and robust breed with a rougher coat on the outside, but soft and dense at the base.

It has a distinctive shape and has been owned by many celebrities, including America's 32nd President Roosevelt. Described as a territorial dog they can be a bin guard dog and tend to be very loyal to their family.

And the chapter on Celebrity and culture is fine. He is the only dog who has lived in the White House more than 3 times. President Roosevelt was famous for his puppy Fala, a gift from his cousin Margaret Stuckley. The president loved Fala so much that he rarely went anywhere without her. Before he had two other terriers named Duffy and Elanor, his wife had Meggie when he came to the White House. More recently, President Bush had two terriers named Barney and Beazley.

Barney starred in two films produced at the White House. Other people who had Scottish terriers: Queen Victoria, Eva Braun, Dwight D. Eisenhover, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ed Whitfield, Rudyard Kipling and president of Poland Lech Kaczynsky. Scottie is also famous for his presence on the board game monopoly. Since the advent of the game its popularity has grown especially in Scotland and America.

The initial grouping of several highland terriers (including the Scottie) generated some confusion in the breed line. In documents from the beginning of the sec. 16 it is not specified whether Scottie is Skye's predecessor or vice versa. Scottie was originally bred to hunt badgers and foxes in Highland, Scotland. The actual origin of the breed is obscure and undocumented.

The first writings about a dog similar to the Scottish terrier date back to 1436. Two hundred years later Sir Joshua Reynolds painted a portrait of a young woman caressing a dog similar to today's Scottie. In the 17th century when King James VI became James I of England he sent 6 Scottish terriers to a French monarch as a gift. His love and admiration for this breed increased his popularity around the world.

After the 19th century, many writers have said that there are two types of Scottish terrier in England: the Scottish terrier which is definitely purebred and the English terrier which was produced by crossbreeding. While some crossed the breed to get something else, breeders tried to standardize the breed. In 1881 the Scottish terrier club of England was founded as the first club dedicated to the breed. Club secretary H. L. Ludlow is responsible for the breed's popularity in the southern parts of Great Britain. In 1888 the "Scottish terrier club of Scotland"was founded in Scotland.

After long debate in 1930 a new standard was accepted that revolutionized the breed, a standard also recognized by The Kennel club of England. The Scottie was introduced in America only in 1890, and in 1936 it was the 3rd most popular breed in the United States. Scottish terrier enjoys the attention of the world by winning 9 competitions, more than any other breed, except Fox terrier wire. The first medal was won in 1911 and the last in 2010.

Feeding Scottish Terrier

Food poisoning is one of the most common problems faced by Terrier Owners. Why ? Because they don't know how to feed their pet. As I said in other breeds, not all foods that humans eat are good for the animal. Some are even banned, such as chocolate.

One of the reasons is the amount of substance assigned to a corm 4-5 times smaller. The symptoms of food poisoning are the same as in humans: diarrhea, vomiting (vomiting), bad mood, stomach pain, excessive scratching, skin infections, hair loss, infections. The main foods that cause problems for the dog are: beef, chicken, eggs, corn, dairy products, soy, wheat.

It takes generations for an animal to develop a tolerance to certain foods. So until at least a few generations pass, please feed Scottie properly. If you do not know what food to offer it is best to buy dog food from a ready-made Store.

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Appearance Scottish Terrier

The Scottish terrier is a small tele dog, but it has a muscular body and a thick and strong neck. The legs are short, even too short proportionally to the long neck.

Although he does not have large paws he likes to dig. Ears and tail are characteristic of the breed, they are kept straight all the time. The eyes are small and almond-shaped brown or black in color.

The male has a weight of 9-10kg and a height of 25cm, and felema 8-9 kg with a height of 20-25cm. The coat is rough on the outside, but thick and soft at the base. It is generally black, but can also be brindle or white.

Behavior Scottish Terrier

It is a territorial, alert breed that moves quickly, perhaps even faster than other terrier breeds. He is known to be independent, confident, playful, intelligent, etc.he was nicknamed "Diehard" because of his nature and determination. He was described as loving but also stubborn.

They can sometimes be aloof, although it has been observed that they are very loyal to their family and are especially attached to one person or two more than the rest. The Scottish terrier is a very good guard dog because it only barks when necessary and is cautious with strangers. Originally bred for hunting foxes and badgers it is an uninhabited animal. He's willing to chase squirrels, mice, rats, cats, etc.

Scottish Terrier Training

Scottie is part of the family and as he occupies an important place, his presence affects both your life and that of your family members, and for there to be a better relationship between him and you needs a proper training. The more commands he knows, the easier communication will be. It's just like a kid going to school for the first time.

You should know that by their nature Scottish terriers are independent dogs with a strong personality (some call it stubborn). He has a natural tendency to take command and be a boss. If you don't control him, he will control you. You have to make him understand that he has to do what you tell him and not the other way around. You give the command and he executes, or he does what he wants and you will follow him.

Like any other breed it should be treated like a child, with understanding, with patience, never with firmness or screaming. Don't hit him because after he doesn't learn anything he can become aggressive, it's normal for him to defend himself. Dressage is more difficult at first because as I said they do not like to be driven, but to lead. you have to be patient.

It is recommended that training sessions be short and frequent. They must be short and to the point otherwise the dog can get bored and stop paying attention to you. Repetition is the mother of learning. When he succeeds, reward him with praise, caresses, and/or small rewards. All family members should use the same way of communication.

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Features Of The Scottish Terrier

Two hereditary or characteristic problems of this breed: von Willebrand disease and craniomandibular osteopathy.

Cramps, dislocations have been observed in this breed. Cataracts or glaucoma can occur with age.

There are no skin problems especially in this dog but if it has contact with the microbe it can get parasites or mange. The lifespan is usually between 11-13 years.

Diseases Scottish Terrier

Scottie has a high chance of developing several types of cancer. According to the Veterinary Medical Program research dating back to 1986 can develop one of 6 types of cancer: bladder cancer, malignant melanoma, gastric carcinoma, etc.

According to research they are 20 percent more likely to get bladder cancer than other races. The ratio is 2: 1 in females. Symptoms are frequent urination, infections, etc.in order to help prevent cancer in the dog, the owner should ensure that the animal does not come into contact with herbicides, pesticides, solvents, cigarette smoke, etc.

Another problem your dog may have: cramps. It is a hereditary disorder that prevents the animal from moving. This is caused by the dog's brain walking erratically because of the pain(moving the leg forward is no longer normally done, moving the legs to the side) and at a higher speed, even a run tends to fall and even falls most of the time.

Von Willebrand disease is a hereditary disorder of blood clotting in both dogs and humans. This can cause disorders of a function that cause prolonged bleeding. In dogs you can see nosebleeds. There are three stages to this disease, I the most common, and II and III are more advanced and rare. Von Willebrand disease is relatively common in scottish terriers.