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Description: The Scottish Terrier is a sturdy,
robust, small dog. Both sexes will measure 10 to
11 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 19
and 23 pounds. The Scottish Terrier is
unmistakable with its short legs, long head,
upright ears, and distinctive coat. The teeth are
said to be as large as those possessed by a
German Shepherd. The shaggy coat of this dog is
usually black or brindle, but the lighter wheaten
coat is also found. The Scottish Terrier has a
beard and prominent 'eyebrows'. The ears and tail
are natural. This dog has a life expectancy of 12
to 15 years. It is also known as the Scottie or
Aberdeen Terrier.

History: Originally, the Scottish Terrier was
developed in Scotland as a farm dog. It was used
to hunt animals that would be considered vermin -
badgers, foxes, rabbits, in their burrows. The
short legs of the dog facilitated this. As the
birthplace of this dog was near the town of
Aberdeen, it derived the name Aberdeen Terrier
from this. The Scottie was first brought to
America in the 1890s, but did not enjoy
popularity until quite a bit later. The Monopoly
Game made one of its game pieces a Scottish
Terrier since the dog was so popular at the time
of the game's creation.

Temperament: The Scottish Terrier is a dog that
bonds most strongly to one, possibly two, persons
in a household. This dog is very loyal to this
person and is protective of them. Because this is
a dominant breed, it needs to be socialized at an
early age to other people and animals. It is a
breed that has a tendency to bite. The Scottish
Terrier is much better with older children than
with young ones.

Health Problems: For such an attractive little
dog, the Scottie unfortunately comes with a
rather long list of health problems. One problem
is Scottie Cramp, which affects the way the dog's
legs work. The dog was just fall over
periodically. This breed can also suffer from Von
Willebrand's Disease, a form of hemophilia. The
Scottish Terrier can experience problems with its
jaw and several types of cancer.

Grooming: The Scottish Terrier needs quite a bit
of attention to its coat, even if the dog is not
going to be shown. As the dog has a double coat
consisting of a dense, fine undercoat and a hard,
long overcoat, it is important to give this dog
regular brushings to prevent tangles and mats.
The undercoat must be stripped out twice a year,
also, usually by an experienced dog groomer. Make
sure the beard is clean of food debris after the
dog has eaten.

Living Conditions: The Scottish Terrier adapts
well to nearly all living conditions, and will be
as happy in an apartment as in a house. The
Scottie will want to be near its special person
as much as possible, so it is best not to keep it
outside. It cannot live outside in winter in any
case. This dog will appreciate a walk every day,
as well as a play session. It is best to keep the
Scottie on a leash while being walked, as the
dog's prey drive will cause it to chase any
animal it sees.

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