Scottish Terrier Puppies

Scottish Terriers are loyal, playful, and smart dogs that are fairly independent. These dogs are on the serious side and tend to be aloof or reserved with strangers, but are very devoted and loving with family. They may be assertive toward other dogs and animals, so early socialization for this breed is a must. The Scottie's alert nature makes it a great guard dog, but barking is usually infrequent unless there's a good reason for it. Like most terriers, Scotties have a mind of their own and should be trained in a firm, yet loving manner. The Scottie is sensitive to praise and scolding, so it's important to keep this in mind before you begin training.

Scottish Terriers are generally healthy but could be susceptible to some medical conditions, such as Scottie cramp, Von Willebrand's disease, craniomandibular osteopathy, or patellar luxation.

Scottish Terriers are very energetic and intelligent and will entertain themselves if you do not. They do also tend to be stubborn and will burn themselves out playing tug of war with you. They should receive a short to medium length walk every day.

The Scotty's harsh double coat requires regularly scheduled grooming to hand strip the outer coat. You can opt to clip their coat but you'll lose the distinctness of their double coat as the undercoat becomes dominant. Don't bathe them unless necessary, as their skin can easily dry out.

Because of their long double coat, Scottish Terriers don't shed as much as shorter hair breed, but they still do shed. Frequent grooming can lessen this.

Scotties stand just 10 inches tall and have a unique double coat. The undercoat is very soft but the outer coat is wiry, harsh, and long. They are most commonly seen in black but could also come in grey or steel, brindle, or wheaten

The Scottish Terrier is one of the many dog breeds that originated in Scotland, but its exact origins are unclear. For a long time, all terriers from Scotland were lumped together and called Scottish or Scotch Terriers, so the history of these breeds is uncertain. It wasn't until the late 1800s that the Scottie began to develop into a breed of its own. Around 1880, a breed standard for the Scottish Terrier was written, and the breed made its way to the United States in 1883. In the following year, the first Scottish Terrier was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the breed has since become a beloved favorite in many American homes.