Colour
Black, dark brindle, grey, grizzled and wheaten tones.
Height / Weight
Dogs and bitches measure 25 to 28cms at the withers. Weigh 8 to 10kgs.
Health
The Scottish Terrier is a hardy and generally healthy pup who resists disease! You will need to watch out for 'Scottie cramp' specific to the breed, this causes spasm in the limbs, back and tail of your canine. Luckily it is treatable if if your dog shows symptoms. Other things to watch out for include development bone issues, ear problems including deafness and various eye issues, especially in older dogs.
Intelligence
While fiercely loyal the Scottie is also an independent and headstrong canine. This can make it difficult to train them and manage them around the house. If your Scottish Terrier respects you and is treated with firmness and consistency you will find them trainable.
Suitability (Children)
Low
Feeding
Scotties can sometimes be a little greedy and you need to keep an eye on them to make sure they o not overfeed and become overweight!
Excercise
Scotties do not need large amounts of exercise and will happily adapt to your family life.
Ailments
The Scottish Terrier is a hardy and generally healthy pup who resists disease! You will need to watch out for 'Scottie cramp' specific to the breed, this causes spasm in the limbs, back and tail of your canine. Luckily it is treatable if if your dog shows symptoms. Other things to watch out for include development bone issues, ear problems including deafness and various eye issues, especially in older dogs.
Grooming
Grooming is an important part of your Scotties upkeep. Their coat will need to be stripped by a professional 3 or 4 times a year, potentially more while they mature into an adult pup with an adult coat. You should be grooming your pup at home too, making sure you're brushing and combing, especially around the mouth and moustache, even though we know your dog likes storing food in their beard!
