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Pet Information

Status
Available
Reference ID
4802
Breed
Scottish Terrier
Availability
04-15-2025
Birth Date
02-16-2025
Age
12 Weeks 2 Days
Gender
Female
Color
White
Location
Tiny Paws Ruckersville

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The Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier, often called the "Scottie," is best recognized for its distinctive profile and hard, wiry, weather-resistant outer coat in a black, brindle, or wheaten color. Its beard, eyebrows, legs, and lower body furnishings are traditionally shaggy. Like many breeds in the Terrier Group, Scotties are small yet strong and known as fast, alert and playful dogs. The Scottish Terrier is the only breed of dog that has lived in the White House three times, with Presidents Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and George W. Bush.

History

Naturally a "digger" at heart, the Scottie was originally bred to hunt and kill vermin on farms. King James VI, known to adore the breed, is said to be responsible for the rise in popularity in Scotland during his reign. Scotties were introduced to America in the 1890s and continue to remain a common fixture in American households.

Temperament

Scotties thrive as house pets and are gentle, loving members of their families. Their spirited natures require obedience training, and they need regular exercise (on a leash, as the chase instinct is strong). The Scottie coat requires regular brushing and clipping to maintain the characteristic breed outline.

  • Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
  • Ideal height is 10 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing from 18 to 22 pounds.
  • Fox/vermin hunter.

Environment

  • Apartment is fine.
  • Active indoors.

Exercise

  • Daily moderate exercise.

Grooming

  • Regular brushing.
  • Periodic professional grooming recommended.
  • Little to no shedding.

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