| Scottish Terriers are short-legged dogs, at a height of | | | | dog? Not to worry, they may be sporty; yet don't |
| ten to eleven inches, comparatively heavy-boned, yet | | | | require a lot of exercise. You can keep your Scottish |
| deceivingly trim. They are agile and sporty pets. | | | | Terrier dog indoors, provided you ensure it gets |
| Moreover, their intelligence, playfulness and loyalty | | | | sufficient walking exercises during the day. If you have |
| make them popular pets. | | | | a small yard, and it is well secured, then let your dog |
| Historically, they were the first standard for their breed, | | | | loose. He'll be sure to get his optimum requirement by |
| back in 1880. So even today, when someone says | | | | playing in the yard. As pets, they are better pets for |
| Terrier, what comes to mind is the Scottish Terrier. | | | | older and more mature children. |
| This breed originated in Scotland and is ubiquitously | | | | You should follow the basics for taking care of |
| recognized as an icon of the Scottish Culture. Still, even | | | | Scottish Terrier dogs. They are, however susceptible |
| if they have long history, it was only in the 1800s, that | | | | to the following diseases such as Canine von |
| their history began to be recorded. Many Scottish | | | | Willebrand's disease, Scottie Cramp, flea allergy, |
| Terrier owners insist that all other terriers share a | | | | intervertebral disc diseases, as well as other disorders. |
| common ancestor in the Scottish Terrier dog. | | | | A sage advice for those wanting to join the ranks of |
| They were originally bred to hunt foxes and badgers. | | | | Scottish Terriers Dogs owners: give your pet affection |
| Although for many Americans, their first sight of a | | | | and praise. You'll get it back from your pet, manifold. |
| Scottish Terrier was through President Roosevelt's | | | | (Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site |
| pet, Fala, this breed had been in the country since the | | | | relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions |
| late 18th century. In fact, the first registered Scottie | | | | of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for |
| America was ''Dake'' born Sept. 15, 1884. | | | | informational purposes only and is not meant to be a |
| Physically the average Scottish Terrier weighs 19-23 | | | | substitute for the advice provided by your own |
| pounds in adulthood and lives a life span of 12-15 years. | | | | veterinarian. You should not use the information |
| They come in most any shades and colors such as | | | | contained herein for diagnosing the health of any |
| black, wheaten, or brown. They don't shed a lot of hair. | | | | animal. You should always consult and check with your |
| Ideally, you should comb and evenly trim his coat | | | | own vet or veterinarian.) |
| regularly to keep the coat neat and shiny. | | | | I do hope that you have found the article of use to |
| How does one take good care of a Scottish Terrier | | | | you. |