Essential Details To Consider In Relation To The Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier (nicknamed the "Scottie" and
known also as the "Aberdeen Terrier") is among
the most popular terrier breeds having been a
favorite of US Presidents such as George W. Bush
and Franklin D. Roosevelt which features a wiry
gray, black, brindle, wheaten or sandy colored
coat with a longer beard and erect ears. The
breed came into existence during as early as the
1400s, and they were initially used for the core
reason of hunting vermin.

A small number of their more distinct attributes
are seen in their friendly and spirited nature -
which has helped make them highly popular as a
companion dog for much of the last hundred
years.

The Scottish Terrier's origins are largely
unknown but they are believed to have originated
in the Highlands of Scotland as early as the
1400s and was bred with the objective of hunting
vermin and using their speed to pursue prey.
There is a great deal of confusion as to whether
the Scottish Terrier descended from the Skye
Terrier or vice versa as early records show
these breeds often being given the same name.

Scottish Terriers are termed as a small-sized
breed of dog. The suggested standard size for
the Scottish Terrier male is 10 inches tall from
paw to shoulder and a weight of 19-22 pounds,
while the suggested size for female Scottish
Terriers is 10 inches high from paw to shoulder
with a weight of 18-21 pounds.

The Scottish Terrier is renowned for their
alert, adventurous and loving spirit. They are
usually friendly although reserved with guests,
which with their size can make them unsuitable
as a guard dog.

The Scottish Terrier is also known to be not
highly intelligent - scoring equal 65th in
comparison with other dogs when considering
their ability to be trained obedience
directives. They are additionally recognized to
be good with kids - which means they are quite
suitable as a family pet. The Scottish Terrier
is not always compatible with other smaller
animals due to their natural prey instinct but
can usually get along with other dogs when
properly socialized.

The Scottish Terrier doesn't always need a yard
to give them space to roam around in, so they
are quite suitable for living in an apartment
just as long as they are given enough exercise.
If you do have a yard be sure it is well fenced
so they don't dig their way out of it. They can
live in cooler weather, and care must be taken
in warmer weather to ensure they don't overheat.
The Scottish Terrier benefits from pursuits like
chasing after a ball and running around the house
or yard. They possess a high level of energy and
need daily exercise in the shape of moderate
walks to avert behavior problems like excessive
barking, digging, chewing or anything else that
may result from them burning off their excess
energy.

The Scottish Terrier can be the right dog for
active owners who can provide adequate
leadership - otherwise the dog may assume
they're in charge and become very hard to
handle. They are well-suited to anyone that is
willing to perform a regular amount of grooming
and take time to give them early socialization
and positive obedience training as well as take
them for moderate daily walks and bestow a good
sum of company and devotion. Although they might
be a bit inappropriate with those less confident
at training a dog, if you are able to meet their
need for strong leadership then the Scottish
Terrier may perhaps make the ultimate dog for
you.

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