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Dog Breed

Scottish Terrier

independent • confident • spirited • dignified

OrigineScotland
Espérance de vie12-15 years
Poids8-10 kg
Niveau d'énergiemoderate

Quick Stats

Taillesmall
Poids8-10 kg
Espérance de vie12-15 years
Niveau d'énergiemoderate
Toilettagehigh
Éducabilitémoderate
OrigineScotland
Tempérament
independentconfidentspiriteddignified

Présentation

The Scottish Terrier, affectionately known as the "Scottie", is a sturdy, dignified terrier with a distinctive silhouette and bold personality. These confident, independent dogs are loyal to their families and have a no-nonsense demeanour.

Compatibilité

Enfants
Moyen
Autres chiens
Moyen
Chats
Moyen
Vie en appartement
Excellent

Guide de soins

Scotties need regular grooming including hand-stripping for their wiry coat. They are independent thinkers requiring patient training. They enjoy walks and play but are not overly demanding of exercise.

Besoins en exercice

Moderate daily walks and play. They enjoy activity but are not as demanding as some terrier breeds.

Toilettage

Professional grooming every 6-8 weeks. Hand-stripping maintains the proper coat texture. Regular beard cleaning.

Problèmes de santé

von Willebrand's disease
craniomandibular osteopathy
bladder cancer
Scottie cramp

Faits amusants

🐶The Scottie is one of the playing pieces in the classic Monopoly board game.
🐶Three US presidents have owned Scottish Terriers: Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and George W. Bush.
🐶Scotties were the most popular breed among early Hollywood stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Scotties good apartment dogs?
Excellent apartment dogs. Their moderate exercise needs and dignified nature make them ideal for flat living.
Are Scotties stubborn?
Yes, they have a strong independent streak. Patient, consistent training with positive reinforcement works best.
Are Scotties good with children?
Fair. They do better with older, respectful children. They can be nippy if teased or handled roughly.
Do Scotties bark a lot?
Moderately vocal. They will alert bark but are not excessive barkers with proper training.

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