SCOTTISH TERRIER

Descendent of the ancient Scottish terrier from whom it keeps the name is some places; it was crossed with other terriers, with the goal of gaining a good burrow hunter. From Scotland, is spread quickly and effectively to America and Australia, countries where it is very popular.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the SCOTTISH TERRIER
Its standard indicates that it can stand between 25 to 28 cm to the cross and weigh between 8.6 and 10.4 kg for which it is an animal of small structure, well proportioned and with a solid appearance. Its almond shaped eyes are dark brown, the ears erect and pointy and the well arched rib caged forming a deep thorax. Its fur is resistant to climate alterations, dense and wire type hard, so common in terriers, with a well defined beard. The accepted colors can be, amongst the others, black, golden wheat and tawny.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the SCOTTISH TERRIER
This is a dog with a distinct personality. It demonstrates its generous friendship and its good mood to people that it lives with, but it is untrusting with strangers, although it doesn’t react aggressively. Its independence, loyalty and noble temperament make it a good pet, but it can be disobedient, stubborn and fussy, for which its education should be firm and constant. It adapts to living any place, but it is more advisable for people who are not living in a flat, since it can be very loud. This typical terrier is much more than a company dog since it is also a great mice, rabbit and partridge hunter. It is ideal as a pet: it wished to give and receive affection and likes to go out for walks without caring which family member goes out with it. For it they are all good.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a SCOTTISH TERRIER
Usual hygiene should be enough and a professional haircut when appropriate, usually during the spring. On the other hand, it doesn’t need much exercise. The trainer needs to be patient to conquer its stubbornness. However, it is worth to educate it to enjoy its original temperament.