Scottish Terrier
Stylish, independent and opinionated
Scottishs 101
Terrier groupThe Scottish Terrier is one of the most recognizable of breeds, with their short legs and large beard and eyebrows. They were, along with their cousin the West Highland White Terrier, tough vermin-hunters that never backed away from a fight. While their popularity has remained steady for decades, they were the "it" dog of the 1930s and '40s, turning up in advertising, fabric patterns, knickknacks and even as a game piece in a popular new board game of the era: Monopoly.
What we love about Scottishs
No dog looks better in a tartan coat
Very vocal
Talkative
As needed
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Mature adult Scottish
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Gallbladder disease
Cushings disease
Liver disease
Senior Scottish
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Liver and gallbladder cancer
Cushings disease
Lymphatic cancer
Scottish puppy
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Gastroenteritis
Ear infection
Dental disease
Young adult Scottish
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Foreign body ingestion
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
Luxated patella
Mature adult Scottish
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Gallbladder disease
Cushings disease
Liver disease
Senior Scottish
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Liver and gallbladder cancer
Cushings disease
Lymphatic cancer
Scottish puppy
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Gastroenteritis
Ear infection
Dental disease
Young adult Scottish
Risk level for common Scottish conditions
Foreign body ingestion
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
Luxated patella
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Perhaps the most famous Scottish Terrier of all time was Fala, who belonged to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. At the president's memorial in Washington, D.C., a sculpted Fala remains forever at FDR's side.
Scottish Terrier coat care and colors
The proper grooming of the Scottish Terrier requires slow, painstaking “hand-stripping,” or plucking, of dead fur to allow for new growth. Hand-stripping is hard to learn and not much fun. That’s why most Scotties visit professional groomers regularly to be clipped short, making home care easier – an occasional brushing and combing are all that’s needed between groomings. Additionally, acclimating puppies to having their feet handled will make a lifetime of nail trims easier.
What kind of brush should I use on my Scottish Terrier?
A metal pin brush, slicker and metal comb will take care of your Scottish Terrier's coat between professional groomings.
How often should I groom my Scottish Terrier?
Most Scottish Terriers are kept clipped short for ease of maintenance. In between professional groomings, a weekly brushing will keep the coat free of mats and debris. Trim or grind nails to keep them short.
What kind of coat does my Scottish Terrier have?
The Scottish Terrier has a soft undercoat and a wiry overcoat.
Scottish exercise & training
Scottish fun facts
Top girl names for Scottishs
of Scottishs are female
of Scottishs are male
Top boy names for Scottishs
Nationwide loves Scottish Terriers of every name, from Aaron to Zog the Destroyer
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