Why a Scottish Terrier?
The Scottish Terrier nicknamed “Diehard” is a tough, smart, determined character, ready for action dog. Scotties are fearless and feisty and may be aggressive toward other dogs. However, our Scotties are reserved but friendly with strangers. They are very devoted to our family. They can be stubborn and independent, but also very sensitive. President Franklin Roosevelt had a Scottie named Fala who was his constant companion.
Scottish Terriers love adventure and they need exercise. A walk on a leash, romp in the back yard, or a good game will do. Scotties hair coat should be brushed two to three times per week. We have brindle, black and wheaten Scottish Terriers.
The Brister family knows you will love Scottish Terriers as much as we do.
Scottie Color & Size
Size
The Scottish Terrier should have a thick body and heavy bone. The principal objective must be symmetry and balance without exaggeration. Equal consideration shall be given to height, weight, length of back and length of head. Height at withers for either sex should be about 10 inches. The length of back from withers to set-on of tail should be approximately 11 inches. Generally, a well-balanced male Scottish Terrier dog should weigh from 19-22 pounds and a bitch from 18-21 pounds.
Color
Black, wheaten or brindle of any color. Many black and brindle dogs have sprinklings of white or silver hairs in their coats which are normal and not to be penalized. White can be allowed only on the chest and chin and that to a slight extent only.
Scottish Terrier History
The Scottish Terrier as we find it today has been bred in purity for many years. The first show to have a class of Scottish Terriers was at Birmingham, England, in 1860. Later, a number of other shows carried this classification, but the dogs shown in these classes were not Scottish Terriers, but Skyes, Dandie Dinmonts, and Yorkshires.
All the while, however, Scotsmen who saw these dogs winning as Scottish Terriers were indignant, and about 1877 they broke into print in the Live Stock Journal with a series of letters protesting the situation and discussing the points and character of the true Scottish Terrier. The discussion was so furious that the editors finally called a halt with the statement, “We see no use in prolonging this discussion unless each correspondent described the dog which he holds to be the true type.” This challenge was taken up by Captain Gordon Murray, who in a letter to the Stock Keeper under the nom de plume of “Strathbogie,” described in detail his conception of a proper Scottish Terrier. This quieted the warring factions and about 1880 J.B. Morrison was persuaded to draw up a standard. This was accepted by all parties.
The essentials of this standard have been retained in all the later standards, only minor changes having been introduced. In 1882 the Scottish Terrier Club was organized with joint officers for England and Scotland. Later, as interest in the breed grew, the two countries organized separate clubs, although they have always worked harmoniously together.
Microchip Information
For people wanting their new puppy to have an extra measure of protection in case they are lost, I recommend micro chipping your dog. I will microchip your new puppy for an additional $60.00 charge.
I use the ADEQID® microchips. The ADEQID® Micro Chip is recommended by American Vet Supply. All of our adult dogs are micro chipped with ADEQID®. We have had outstanding experiences with this microchip and highly recommend it.
You can click here and get detailed information about the ADEQID® Micro Chip and how micro chipping works. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to call or e-mail me anytime for more detailed information.