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	Attention: All pictures on this website are of the pups that were raised here in our home! We now have Shelties (Shetland Sheepdogs)....see our Shetland Sheepdog Puppy Page for available pups. The Scottish Terrier The Scottish Terrier’s unique appearance, jaunty attitude, and inseparable link to his highland homeland have contributed to the breed’s popularity as adornment on clothing and personal accessories and his presence in advertisements of many products with a link to his country of origin. Scotties in plaid or black are painted or sewn on barrettes and skirts, purses and greeting cards, sweaters and wrapping paper and dozens of items in between. But the Scottie’s nature is not consistent with this public image as a stylish trademark; rather he is much like the folks who people his native land- a stoic, independent canine, he is armed with a fierce loyalty to his master and stubborn adherence to privacy. The Scottish Terrier History The Scottish Terrier originated in the highlands of Scotland and is believed to be Scotland’s oldest breed of dog. In those far off days, hunters kept packs of small terriers to rid the land of vermin. Dogs were selected for the gameness and hunting ability. Appearance mattered little to the practical Scotsman. All he required was that his dogs be fearless enough to attack any prey; small enough to fight their way back out, and hardly enough to withstand a rough life and rigorous climate. The Scottie is a short-legged British terrier, one of several wire-coated go-to-ground terriers developed in the Scottish highlands. The origins of these terriers is obscure, but it is fairly certain that they all arose from the same basic stock. All present day Scotties stem from a single dam, Splinter 11, and two sires, Eng. Chs. Alister and Dundee. From these three are descended all the show champions on both sides of the Atlantic, first through the two great sires of the 1930's. For hundreds of years they were Scotland’s own terriers, but sometime in the late 1800's, enough foundation stock had been brought south of the border to warrant a breed name and distinct classes for them at English shows. The first Standard by which they were judged was drawn up in England in 1880, and in 1882 there were three different terriers exhibited as Scotch Terriers. These included the Scottie, Cairn, and West Highland White Terriers. The first breed club devoted to their interests was the Scottish Terrier Club of England, founded in 1883. Scotties came to these shores in the early 1890's but it was not until the years between World War I and World War II that the breed saw any significant popularity. By 1936, Scotties were the third most popular breed in the United States. Although they did not permanently stay in fashion, they continue to enjoy a steady popularity with a large segment of the dog-owning public. Appearance and Care To the novice, Scotties, Cairns, and Westies are similar in appearance. The Cairn and the Westie are closely related; the Westie looks like a white version of the any-color-but white Cairn and indeed developed from white puppies born to a Cairn dam in western Scotland. However, a second glance proves that the similarities are superficial; the Scottie is longer in head and body, generally darker in color, and always distinct in personality. The Scottie standard describes the perfect breed specimen as “compact, well-muscled, and powerful, giving the impression of immense power in a small package. The Scottie is a small but substantial, low-to-ground and active terrier, with a long head in proportion to his size, a rough coat, short legs, prick ears and undocked carrot-shaped tail carried vertically or with a slight curve forward. The skull is long, moderately wide, and slightly domed; the eyes set wide apart and almond-shaped; and the ears small and pointed. The chest is broad and deep, bone is heavy in relation to the size of the dog, and the gait is both distinctive and strong. The Scottie colors are steel or iron gray, black, sandy, or wheaten; the coat may also be grizzled or brindle, and the outer coat should be about two inches long. The Scottie coat needs attention to maintain is texture. The coat is actually double-mated. In it’s natural state, the undercoat is soft, short, and very dense. The outer coat is straight and harsh to the touch. The dog should be brushed regularly to prevent knots and remove dead hair about once a week to keep their shape and characteristic look. Hand stripping is when the hair is pulled out, instead of cut, in grooming. This technique stimulates the way the coat was pulled out by thorny bushes in their native countryside while in the process of doing their jobs. As is grows back in, the Scottie’s outer coat will have a hard, wiry texture. But pet Scotties, not for show dogs, should be clippered instead. It is much less expensive and time consuming, and more comfortable for the dog. Clippering will usually give the Scottie a velvety feel, as the longer, wiry hairs are cut off. The final feature, and sometimes the most difficult to assess, is the Scottie temperament. The old English standard uses these words; “The dog should look willing to go anywhere and do anything.” Like all terriers, the Scottie has a mind of his own. Unlike his cousins, he is reserved, quite particular in his choice of people, and steadfastly loyal. He tolerates rowdy children and many adults quite well; he is wary of strangers and is likely to become a one-man or one-woman companion, sensitive to the moods of his chosen master. He barks a lot, and he loves to dig! Come view our Scottish Terriers and Shetland Sheepdogs. All puppies come with a health guarantee and are very well socailized with children and adults. They come with lots of lap-time and pre-spoiled to make the perfect pet for you and your family! PRICING IS FOR PETS ONLY!! BREEDERS MUST INQUIRE ABOUT PRICES. Scottish Terrier Puppies \| Shetland Sheepdog Puppies \| Past Puppies \| Scottish Terrier Parents \| New Arrivals \| Great Links \| Contact Us \| Guest Book \|