| The Scottish Terrier, nicknamed in 19th Century "little | | | | the fence, they will go hunting and explore. Left |
| diehard", is 1 of the 5 breeds that originated from | | | | unchecked from a puppy, this dog can handle taking |
| Scotland. It is also known as the Aberdeen Terrier. | | | | over the house in one fell swoop. They will dominate |
| Small and resilient, quick and muscular, the Scottish | | | | you if you don't let them know you are in charge. They |
| terrier is described as being brave, feisty and fearless. | | | | are born leaders. Be firm, but gentle and you will have |
| Diggers by nature, Scotties were originally bred to hunt | | | | a winning relationship with your Scottie. |
| small vermin, squirrels, rats, foxes, and even badgers. | | | | Scottish terriers are fabulous watchdogs, as they have |
| * Tip: When walking your Scottie, please make certain | | | | been bred only to bark when necessary, but they |
| they are on a leash, as they are hunters by nature! | | | | have that alertness, intelligence and fearlessness you |
| They will try to chase anything that moves. | | | | are looking for. |
| They have a long face and short legs. Their eyes are | | | | They are known to be somewhat aggressive with |
| bright are dark brown, even black, in color. Not only are | | | | other dogs, if not socialized early, and are a better dog |
| their eyes bright, but their personality is and everything | | | | for older children. |
| about them. Their ears and tail stand at attention and | | | | The Scottish terrier is one of the more famous breeds |
| they are very alert and intelligent. They have a thick, | | | | of terrier, as many a celebrity and high profile person |
| sturdy tail, as selected when breeding, so that they | | | | have owned and loved their Scotties. Just to name a |
| could be pulled out of holes when diggingare typically | | | | few: Franklin D. Roosevelt, George W. Bush (x 2), |
| dark gray to black in color. However, they can ALSO | | | | Humphrey Bogart, Shirley Temple, Liza Minnelli, Queen |
| come in a wheaten (tan/creme to nearly white) color | | | | Victoria, Ronald Regan...Funny how great leaders pick |
| and brindle! I would love one of each! They are | | | | this breed, as the Scottish terrier, as I mentioned at the |
| definitely known for their "brick"-shaped cut of their | | | | beginning, are natural born leaders themselves. |
| head and their big, fluffy eyebrows, and have a wiry | | | | Plus, many companies choose a Scottish terrier as |
| outer coat with a soft and dense undercoat. Playful, | | | | their mascot or for their logo. Hey, when you play |
| intelligent, loving, loyal, rugged, extremely determined | | | | Monopoly, do you choose to be the Scottie every |
| and resilient, Scotties need to have exercise and | | | | single time like I do? It's so hard to pick favorites when |
| mental stimulation. Even if you have a small yard, they | | | | it comes to terriers because they are all similar in |
| will be able to occupy themselves, as they love to | | | | many ways, and too cute! However, I think I can |
| explore and "secure the area", so to speak. | | | | definitely say that the Scottish Terrier is up on the top |
| On the other hand, they can be stubborn, as they are | | | | of my list! |
| very self-assured, and they can get into trouble. They | | | | Love your terrier! |
| will dig, as mentioned earlier and if they find a hole in | | | | |