Scottish Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Scottish Terrier Dogs are Confident, Independent, and Spirited dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 58. These breeds have good bones and are compact yet strong built. They make good watchdogs and companions but you need to understand their nature as they are sometimes stubborn. This dog loves playtime hence is an active breed. Scottish Terrier Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 65).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Feisty, Self-assured, Alert, Independent, Playful, Quick
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Scotland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- It is thought to be the oldest of the Highland terriers
2- Historically, the Scottie was bred by farmers to help them manage vermin problems
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Scottish Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Brindle, Wheaten
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COAT TYPE
Thick double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 56 - 58cm (22 - 23in)
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TAIL
The tail is about seven inches long, set on high, and never docked
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WEIGHT
Male: 8.5 - 10 kg
Female: 8 - 9.9 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Westie terrier dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Scotties first arrived in the United States in 1883
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ORIGIN
Scotland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
He tends to be aloof (but not toward his family)
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
