Scottish Terrier
adult Scottish Terrier
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group: terrier |
height: 10-11"
/ 25.4-27.9 cm |
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types: |
weight: m
19-23 lbs /
8.61-10.4 kg,
f 18-21 lbs / 8.15-10.2 kg |
colors: |
black,
steel/iron gray, red or black brindle, sandy or wheaten |
physical traits: |
small, solid, muscular,
not docile |
hair type: |
double coat, short, hard,
wiry, tough, straight topcoat, soft, dense undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
dependable, loyal, alert,
spirited, rugged, fearless, aloof toward strangers, independent,
feisty, hot-tempered, sensitive, quiet, easily distracted |
maintenance/
special needs: |
brush regularly, requires
tolerance to train |
nickname: |
'Scottie', Aberdeen Terrier |
origination: |
Scotland |
bred for: |
hunt small ground vermin,
foxes and badgers in Scottish Highlands |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
one-person companionship,
watchdog, city or country life, any climate |
good with kids? |
no |
life expectancy: |
13-14 yrs |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(small
sized terrier dog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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