Scottish Terrier Dog Breed Information

Facts about Scottish Terrier dog breed

Scottish Terrier dogs originated in Scotland. A Scottish Terrier dog 's standard height is 10". The standard weight for this dog breed is 19-22 lbs for a male Scottish Terrier dog and 18-21 lbs for a female Scottish Terrier dog.

Appearance of Scottish Terriers

Scottish Terriers have wiry coat that is long on the side. The most common Scottish Terrier coat color is black but Scottish Terriers come in wheaten and all shades of brindle.

Do Scottish Terrier dogs shed?

Shedding is not often a problem with Scottish Terriers since this dog breed shed very little. 

What is special about a Scottish Terrier dog?

Scottish Terriers learn quickly and are alert but this dog breed is not suited as guard dogs.

How often should I groom a Scottish Terrier dog?

Generally a Scottish Terrier needs grooming about twice a week for 45 minutes. Scottish Terriers tend to need significant trimming.

Characteristics of Scottish Terriers

Scottish Terriers are reserved with strangers. This dog breed is stubborn and bold. Scottish Terriers are very active even indoors and need a fair amount of out door exercises.

Barking characteristics of Scottish Terriers

Scottish Terriers may bark more than most other breeds of dogs.