Scottish Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

The Scottish Terrier is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Scottish Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Independent
Alert
Quick
Playful
Selfish

Scottish Terrier will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

Scotland

skye, cairn, west highland white terriers

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Club Espanol De Terriers

1800s

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Brown

Black

Black
Brindle

The coat of a Scottish Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

A Scottish Terrier can have a litter of 11-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Scottish Terrier dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Scottish Terrier breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Scottie Cramp
Intervertebral Disc Disease

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X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination

Scottish Terriers are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Scottish Terrier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Scottish Terrier dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Scottish Terriers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Scottish Terrier is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Scottish Terriers are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Fetch

Scottish Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scottish Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Scottish Terrier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Scottish Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 19-22 pound (9 - 10 kg) Scottish Terrier feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Scottish Terrier is somewhere $1.20 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Scottish Terrier have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Scottish Terriers lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Scottish Terriers are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Scottish Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Scottish Terriers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Scottish Terriers are below average dog friendly dogs. Scottish Terrier dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Scottish Terriers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Scottish Terriers have an average level of playfulness. The Scottish Terriers, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Scottish Terrier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.