| The Scottish Terrier is a big favorite among dog lovers | | | | You'll need to take your Scotty to the groomer's |
| and has been for some time, ranking well in the AKC | | | | several times a year. If you do, this minimal investment |
| popularity charts. Everyone recognizes the Scotty on | | | | in appearance will pay off in a sharp-looking dog. But |
| sight, and he's well known as a solid companion to both | | | | woe to owners who don't take even that much care |
| adults and children. | | | | with the Scotty's coat! Your poor pet will itch with |
| The Scottish Terrier is warm-hearted, discreet, | | | | matted dead hair that he'll trail all over the house. |
| sociable, brave, and prone to keeping a sharp eye on | | | | Occasionally, your Scotty will go through something |
| family activities. He isn't as loud or reactive as some of | | | | resembling a molting process, in which case you'll need |
| the other terriers, so when he's well trained, your | | | | him clipped quite short indeed. You can do this yourself |
| eardrums should remain intact. The average Scottish | | | | or take him to a groomer, but it's always a good idea |
| Terrier weighs about 20 pounds. Unlike some terriers, | | | | to have a professional give you some tips if you opt to |
| his tail is left natural, not cut. | | | | do it yourself. |
| His convenient size, cheerful outlook and dramatic | | | | The basic Scotty trim cuts the hair close on the head, |
| coloring has helped make the Scotty the popular | | | | neck, shoulders and body, but leaves ample fur on the |
| all-around favorite he is today. Scotties come in many | | | | lower parts, creating that distinctive and very attractive |
| colors, from the classic solid black (with a red tartan | | | | Scotty shape. This simple trim leads to a really |
| bow, of course!) to wheaton and brindle. White | | | | nice-looking dog. |
| patches or markings are a fault. | | | | |