Basic Facts To Know In Relation To The Scottish Terrier

by Brent McCoy⁽⁹⁾

The Scottish Terrier (nicknamed the "Scottie" and known also as the "Aberdeen Terrier") is among the most popular terrier breeds having been a favorite of US Presidents such as George W. Bush and Franklin D. Roosevelt which features a wiry gray, black, brindle, wheaten or sandy colored coat with a longer beard and erect ears. The breed came into existence during as early as the 1400s, and they were originally used for the key intention of hunting vermin.

A few of their more typical traits are seen by many as their friendly and spirited nature - which has helped make them highly popular as a companion dog for much of the last hundred years.

The Scottish Terrier's origins are largely unknown but they are believed to have originated in the Highlands of Scotland as early as the 1400s and was bred for the objective of hunting vermin and using their speed to pursue prey. There is a great deal of confusion as to whether the Scottish Terrier descended from the Skye Terrier or vice versa as early records show these breeds often being given the same name.

Scottish Terriers are classified as a small-sized dog. The suggested standard size for the Scottish Terrier male is 10 inches tall from paw to shoulder and a weight of 19-22 pounds, while the recommended size for female Scottish Terriers is 10 inches high from paw to shoulder with a weight of 18-21 pounds.

The Scottish Terrier is recognized for their alert, adventurous and loving disposition. They are often friendly although reserved with guests, which with their size can make them unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Scottish Terrier is also known to be not highly intelligent - scoring equal 65th compared to other dogs in terms of their ability to be trained obedience directives. They are additionally well-known to be good with kids - which means they are quite suitable as a family pet. The Scottish Terrier is not always well-matched with other smaller animals due to their natural prey instinct but can usually get along with other dogs when properly socialized.

The Scottish Terrier doesn't always need a yard to give them space to roam around in, so they are quite suitable for apartment life so long as they are exercised enough. If you do have a yard be sure it is well fenced so they don't dig their way out of it. They can live in cooler temperatures, and care must be taken in warmer weather to ensure they don't overheat.

The Scottish Terrier takes pleasure in pastimes which include chasing after a ball and running around the house or yard. They have a high degree of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the shape of moderate walks to stop behavior problems like excessive barking, digging, chewing or anything else that may result from them burning off their excess energy.

The Scottish Terrier can make the right dog breed for active owners who can provide adequate leadership - otherwise the dog may assume they're in charge and become very hard to handle. They are well-suited to anybody who is able to do a regular level of grooming and allow time to provide them with early socialization and positive obedience training as well as take them for moderate walks every day and give a good amount of love and attention. Although they might be to some extent inappropriate with those less confident at training a dog, if you are able to meet their need for strong leadership then the Scottish Terrier possibly will be the perfect breed of dog for you.

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Article submitted Sunday, January 29, 2012 & read 29 times.

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