Scottish Terrier: photo, description of the breed

Do you know who the Scottish terrier is? If you are not familiar with this breed, then this article is for you. The Scottish terrier is a real English gentleman who has a lot of positive qualities. Elegant appearance distinguishes this dog among others.

Description of the terrier appearance

The breed standard was adopted in 1883. The constitution is strong, muscular. The head is commensurate with the body, elongated. The transition from the muzzle to the forehead is smoothed.

The coat is long and stiff. Undercoat is thick and soft. There is a beard and a mustache on the face. Under the beautiful eyebrows peep out smart, dark oval eyes. Ears small, erect.

There are three color breeds. The very first that was known is the brindle. There is also a black and white Scottish terrier.

Weight on average 9-9.5 kilograms. Height at the withers is about 28 cm. In the litter an average of four puppies. Life expectancy is approximately fourteen years.

Nature of the breed

The Scottish Terrier, whose photo is presented below, amazes everyone not only with appearance, but also with its character. This dog is a real Briton, he is unruffled. A Scottish terrier dog has excellent hunting qualities. She also has a keen mind and a sensitive soul.

The character of the terrier is stubborn, but mischievous. In normal circumstances, the dog behaves calmly, neshetly. But when he goes out into the street and sees a cat, a rodent or a hulking dog, then all his intelligence disappears. Therefore, you need to do good with the dog to eliminate this phenomenon. It is recommended to teach it persistently and strictly. In no case should you not beat, if you want to bring up a full-fledged personality. The Scottish terriers like slow and gradual pursuits.

These dogs are attached to several members of the family. Representatives of this breed perfectly feel the mood of the owners. If the owner does not ask for the day, the dog will understand everything and will act accordingly.

Terriers are kept with strangers. Do not like it when they try to touch or pat those whom they see for the first time. With children are gentle, sweet and friendly enough.

Dogs like to bark. It seems that they like to listen to their voice.

Training and education of the Scottish Terrier

From the earliest childhood it is necessary to engage in a dog, in order to lay all the norms of behavior to it. All because these terriers were allowed to work independently, regardless of people. Because of this, the breed's representatives can be stubborn in teaching to certain specific teams.

If you do not have time for this, then give it to a special school. The main attention in the education of a terrier should be turned on walking with a leash, which should be practiced from the first days. This is necessary in order to at least suppress his instinct of persecuting the game. On the street, keep this handsome man on a leash, because he is always on the alert.

For you to know, Scottish terriers are mood dogs. They can be affectionate and playful at first, and after a while they are irritable and capricious. They can even be stubborn sometimes. They need strict education from the first months of life. In the future, it will be more difficult to re-educate.

Representatives of the breed are very sensitive to praise and criticism. By its nature the terrier is fearless. If there is such an opportunity, then the dog will challenge the person who will not be considered the leader.

Train representatives of the breed is not particularly fond of. They like it when an admiring audience looks at them. Such dogs are beautiful and sensitive just like collies. Scotch terriers combine many positive qualities - they are excellent companions, which, as a rule, are kept.

Health representatives of this breed

The Scottish Terrier, whose photo you see in our article, differs unpretentiousness and endurance. Representatives of this breed are not sick. Although they have a hereditary disease - it's cramps. Rarely this occurs, but it happens, especially during active fun. Scotch Scotch Terrier with such a violation needs more rest and less physical exertion.

If you are planning to purchase such a puppy, be sure to check with the breeder if the dog has been tested for von Willibrands disease (VWD) - it is a genetic disease of the jaw. Representatives of the breed very often they get sick.

Note that these terriers are prone to allergies, so you need to monitor their nutrition, which should be balanced. Sweets, dishes of white flour, Hercules and manki are forbidden to give to these dogs. You should also follow the protein food, it should not be much. With a sedentary lifestyle, a Scottish terrier can grow fat.

Diseases of Scottish Terriers

Let's list some other diseases to which these dogs are predisposed:

• Lymphosarcoma;
• melanoma;
• Hypothyroidism;
• Demodicosis;
• Cancer of mast cells;
• Cancer of the bladder;
• Atopy;
• Cutaneous histiocytoma;
• cataract;
• Difficult births;
• Congenital deafness.

Contents of the Scottish Terrier. Where should he live?

Such dogs like to be in the spotlight. Their refinement and energy are the calling card for those around them. Due to such qualities, these dogs are often shot in advertising, and also depicted in comics. Previously, such dogs were taken out on farms to hunt small rodents. To this day, their nature is the instinct of persecution. Scottish terriers still love to dig holes. There is no such fence, under which such a dog could not make a digging. It is necessary to keep the terrier in constant discipline. The ideal host for a representative of this breed is a loving person with a strong character.

Each Scottish Scotch-terrier respects its owner and expects the same attitude to itself. You can keep it both in the apartment and in the house, where the animal will have free walking. Do not forget that your lawn will be in serious danger in the form of a mischievous, beautiful terrier. It is necessary to teach the puppy from the first days not to dig on your site of the pit. In addition, it is necessary to walk the dog more often, because a small hunter needs active games. It is advisable to walk with a dog away from noisy companies. With great pleasure, the Scottish terrier will take part in jogging for short distances.

The dog must have a place with a sleeping bag. In addition, a bowl of water and a container for eating are needed. There are no special requirements in the content.

That's what a dog likes - so it's in the open air. Therefore walk with it in plenty. Although the terriers do not need big physical exertion. These dogs do not tolerate the heat very well. In the cold season, they feel great, a warm coat does not allow them to freeze when it's freezing outside.

Feeding the representatives of the breed

The diet of such a dog should be varied and balanced. You can also serve Scotch-terrier vitamins for wool. In the first year it is necessary to give special preparations for puppies, so that the dog is properly formed.

You can feed the terrier, both natural food and ready-made food. If there is no time to prepare a healthy, healthy meal, then it is better to stop your attention on the second option. It will cost you a little more, but you will know for sure that your pet consumes the necessary amount of useful substances.

Care of hair. How correctly to look after?

The representatives of the breed have long hairy wool. It must be regularly combed. It should be ensured that no build-ups are formed. If you see such an "object", then immediately delete using a tinned copper. Dead skin also needs cleaning. Cut the dog is better every six to eight weeks, but at least twice a year. This is necessary in order to maintain a neat appearance of the representative of the breed and its characteristic forms.

Where to buy a dog of this breed? Scottish Terriers of Russia

You can buy a dog at the zoo market, but no one can guarantee her health. It is better to purchase either from experienced breeders, or in kennel clubs, or in nurseries. Let us dwell on the latter. Let's select the main Russian nurseries:

• The kennel of Scottish Terriers "Sonas Ort" was registered in 2009. Here you can buy a dog with a good pedigree. By the way, its name translates as "In a good way" or "Happiness to you".
• Cattery of Scotch Terriers "From Sofia Elena".
• Cattery "FILISITE BRASH".

Conclusion

Now you know who the Scottish terrier is. As you can see, this is a good dog. If you acquire it, you will not regret it. Such a pet will become a devoted friend and companion to you.