Aloof gray11/30/2023 ![]() 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. Scotties, while being described as very loving, have also been described as stubborn. They were supposed to have inspired the name of his Regiment, The Royal Scots, "Dumbarton’s Diehards". The Earl had a famous pack of Scottish Terriers, so brave that they were named “Diehards”. The "Diehard" nickname was originally given to it in the 19th century by George, the fourth Earl of Dumbarton. 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. Scotties are territorial, alert, quick moving and feisty, perhaps even more so than other terrier breeds. Many black and brindle Scottish Terrier coats can contain specks of silver and white all throughout or in small patch-like areas of the dog's fur. Scotties with wheaten (straw to nearly white) coats sometimes occur, and are similar in appearance to the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or West Highland White Terrier. The coat colours range from dark gray to jet black and brindle, a mix of black and brown. This longer coat on the legs is often referred to as the skirt of the Scottie and should be brushed daily to avoid knotted or matted fur. ![]() The longer coat on the beard, legs and lower body may be slightly softer than the body coat but should not be or appear fluffy. According to the STCA Breed Standard, the coat should be trimmed and blended into the furnishings to give a distinct Scottish Terrier outline. The Scottish Terrier typically has a hard, wiry outer coat with a soft, dense undercoat. It is about 10 to 11 inches (25 to 28 cm) in height. Generally a well-balanced Scottie dog should weigh from 8.5 to 10 kg (19 to 22 lb) and a female from 8 to 9.5 kg (18 to 21 lb). Īccording to the STCA Breed Standard, height at withers for both genders should be roughly 25 cm (9.8 in), and the length of back from withers to tail is roughly 28 cm (11 in). They should be covered with short velvety hair. The ears should be small, prick, set well up on the skull and pointed, but never cut. Their color can range from black, greyish-black, and even white. According to The Scottish Terrier Club of America's Breed Standard, the eyes should be small, bright and piercing, and almond-shaped not round. These characteristics, joined with their very special keen, piercing, "varminty" expression, and their erect ears and tail are salient features of the breed. They have a hard, wiry, weather-resistant coat and a thick-set, cobby body which is hung between short, heavy legs. The Scottish Terrier is a small, compact, short-legged, sturdily-built terrier of good bone and substance. ![]() They are also one of the more successful dog breeds at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with a best in show in 2010.ĭescription Appearance A black and a wheaten Scottish Terrier A brindle Scottish Terrier Scottish Terriers in three colours Scottish Terrier with life jacket. Healthwise, Scottish Terriers can be more prone to bleeding disorders, joint disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer than some other breeds of dog, and there is a condition named after the breed called Scotty cramp. Described as territorial, feisty dogs, they can make a good watchdog and tend to be very loyal to their family. They are also well known for being a playing piece in the board game Monopoly. ![]() They have been owned by a variety of celebrities, including the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose Scottie Fala is included with FDR in a statue in Washington, D.C., as well as by the 43rd president, George W. They are a small breed of terrier with a distinctive shape and have had many roles in popular culture. Scottish Terriers, were originally bred to hunt vermin on farms. According to legend, the Earl of Dumbarton gave this nickname because of the Scottish Terriers' bravery, and Scotties were also the inspiration for the name of his regiment, The Royal Scots, Dumbarton’s Diehard. The First Earl of Dumbarton nicknamed the breed "the diehard". They are an independent and rugged breed with a wiry outer coat and a soft dense undercoat. Initially one of the highland breeds of terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White terriers. The Scottish Terrier ( Scottish Gaelic: Abhag Albannach also known as the Aberdeen Terrier), popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. ![]()
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