Post by charmingnancy on Jan 7, 2009 22:32:24 GMT -5
Scottish Terrier
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Vermin Hunting
Description:
Also known as the Aberdeen Terrier, popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog best known for its distinctive profile, black color, and typical terrier personality.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour:
Coat rather short, about 2 inches (5cm), dense undercoat with outercoat intensely hard and wiry.
Colour- Steel or iron grey, brindled or grizzled, black, sandy or wheaton. White markings are objectionable and can be allowed only on the chest and that to a slight extent only.
Head: Skull long, of medium width, slightly domed and covered with short, hard hair. It should not be quite flat, as there should be a slight drop or stop between the eyes. Muzzle in proportion to the length of the skull, with not too much taper towards the nose. Nose should be black and of good size. The jaws should be level and square. The nose projects somewhat over the mouth, giving the impression that the upper jaw is longer than the lower. The teeth should be evenly placed, having a scissors or level bite, with the former being preferable. Eyes set wide apart, small and of almond shape, not round. Colour to be dark brown or nearly black. To be bright, piercing, and set well under the brow. Ears small, prick, set well up on the skull, rather pointed but not cut. The hair on them should be short and velvety.
Neck: Moderately short, thick and muscular, strongly set on sloping shoulders, but not so short as to appear clumsy.
Forequarters: Shoulders sloping. Both forelegs and hindlegs should be short and very heavy in bone in proportion to the size of the dog. Forelegs straight or slightly bent with elbows close to the body. Scottish Terriers should not be out at the elbows.
Body: Moderately short and well ribbed up, chest broad and very deep, well let down between the forelegs. Loin strong, flanks deep.
Hindquarters: Very muscular. Stifles should be well bent and legs straight from hock to heel. Thighs very muscular. Feet round and thick with strong nails, forefeet larger than the hind feet.
Tail: Never cut and about 7 inches(18cm) long, carried with a slight curve but not over the back
Gait: The gait of the Scottish Terrier is peculiarly its own and is very characteristic of the breed. It is not the square trot or walk that is desirable in the long-legged breeds. The forelegs do not move in exact parallel planes - rather in reaching out incline slightly inward. This is due to the shortness of leg and width of chest. The action of the rear legs should be square and true and at the trot both the hocks and stifles should be flexed with vigorous motion.
Faults: Soft coat, round or very light eye, overshot or undershot jaw, obviously oversize or undersize, shyness or timidity or failure to show with head and tail up are faults to be penalized. No judge should put to Winners or Best of Breed any Scottish Terrier not showing real terrier character in ring.
Scale of Points:
Skull- 5
Muzzle- 5
Eyes- 5
Ears- 10
Neck- 5
Chest- 5
Body- 15
Legs & Feet- 10
Tail- 2 1/2
Coat- 15
Size- 10
Color- 2 1/2
General Appearance- 10
Total 100
Size:
Height at withers for both sexes should be roughly 25cm (10 in), and the length of back from withers to tail is roughly 28 cm (11 in). Generally a well-balanced Scottie dog should weigh from 8.5-10 kg (19-22 pounds) and a female from 8-9.9 kg (18-21 pounds). It is about 11-15 inches (28-38cm) in height. The principal objective must be symmetry and balance.
Temperament:
Scotties, like most terriers, are alert, quick and feisty — perhaps even more so than other terrier breeds. The breed is known to be independent and self-assured, playful, intelligent and has been nicknamed the 'Diehard' because of its rugged nature and endless determination. Scotties, while being very loving, can also be particularly stubborn. Because the breed is inclined to be stubborn, it needs firm, gentle handling from an early age or it will dominate the household. The Scottish Terrier makes a good watchdog due to its tendency to bark only when necessary and because it is typically reserved with strangers.
Health:
Scottish Terriers have a greater chance of developing some cancers than other purebreds. According to research by the Veterinary Medical Data Program (1986), six cancers that Scotties appeared to be more at risk for (when compared to other breeds) are: (in descending order) bladder cancer and other transitional cell carcinomas of the lower urinary tract; malignant melanoma; gastric carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma of the skin; lymphosarcoma and nasal carcinoma. Other cancers that are known to commonly affect Scotties include mast cell sarcoma and hemangiosarcoma.
Research has suggested that Scottish Terriers are 20 times more likely to get bladder cancer than other breeds. Two other genetic health concerns in the breed are von Willebrand disease (vWD) and craniomandibular osteopathy (CMO); Scottie cramp, patellar luxation and cerebellar abiotrophy are also sometimes seen in this breed.
Average Lifespan:
Scotties typically live between 11 and 13 years.
History:
The Scottie is often thought to be the oldest of the Highland terriers, although this contention has not been proved. Scotties were originally bred to hunt and kill vermin on farms and to hunt badgers and foxes in the Highlands of Scotland. They were bred with strong tails so that their owners could pull them out of holes when they would dig after vermin and voles.
The actual origin of a breed as old as the Scottish Terrier is somewhat obscure and undocumented. The first written records about a dog of similar description to the Scottish Terrier dates from 1436. In 1881 the "Scottish Terrier Club of England" was founded, being the first club dedicated to the breed. The "Scottish Terrier Club of Scotland" wasn't founded until 1888, seven years after the English club. Scotties were introduced to America in the early 1890's but it was not until the years between World War I and World War II that the breed became popular. A club was formed in 1900 and a standard written in 1925.
A Scottie dog is also renowned for featuring in the popular board game, Monopoly, as a player token. When the game was first created in the 1930s, Scotties were one of the most popular pets in the United States, and it is also one of the most popular Monopoly game tokens.
The Scottie is the only breed of dog that has lived in the White House three times.
Source:
Wikipedia
The Canadian Scottish Terrier Club
Pictures:
Photobucket
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Vermin Hunting
Description:
Also known as the Aberdeen Terrier, popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog best known for its distinctive profile, black color, and typical terrier personality.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour:
Coat rather short, about 2 inches (5cm), dense undercoat with outercoat intensely hard and wiry.
Colour- Steel or iron grey, brindled or grizzled, black, sandy or wheaton. White markings are objectionable and can be allowed only on the chest and that to a slight extent only.
Head: Skull long, of medium width, slightly domed and covered with short, hard hair. It should not be quite flat, as there should be a slight drop or stop between the eyes. Muzzle in proportion to the length of the skull, with not too much taper towards the nose. Nose should be black and of good size. The jaws should be level and square. The nose projects somewhat over the mouth, giving the impression that the upper jaw is longer than the lower. The teeth should be evenly placed, having a scissors or level bite, with the former being preferable. Eyes set wide apart, small and of almond shape, not round. Colour to be dark brown or nearly black. To be bright, piercing, and set well under the brow. Ears small, prick, set well up on the skull, rather pointed but not cut. The hair on them should be short and velvety.
Neck: Moderately short, thick and muscular, strongly set on sloping shoulders, but not so short as to appear clumsy.
Forequarters: Shoulders sloping. Both forelegs and hindlegs should be short and very heavy in bone in proportion to the size of the dog. Forelegs straight or slightly bent with elbows close to the body. Scottish Terriers should not be out at the elbows.
Body: Moderately short and well ribbed up, chest broad and very deep, well let down between the forelegs. Loin strong, flanks deep.
Hindquarters: Very muscular. Stifles should be well bent and legs straight from hock to heel. Thighs very muscular. Feet round and thick with strong nails, forefeet larger than the hind feet.
Tail: Never cut and about 7 inches(18cm) long, carried with a slight curve but not over the back
Gait: The gait of the Scottish Terrier is peculiarly its own and is very characteristic of the breed. It is not the square trot or walk that is desirable in the long-legged breeds. The forelegs do not move in exact parallel planes - rather in reaching out incline slightly inward. This is due to the shortness of leg and width of chest. The action of the rear legs should be square and true and at the trot both the hocks and stifles should be flexed with vigorous motion.
Faults: Soft coat, round or very light eye, overshot or undershot jaw, obviously oversize or undersize, shyness or timidity or failure to show with head and tail up are faults to be penalized. No judge should put to Winners or Best of Breed any Scottish Terrier not showing real terrier character in ring.
Scale of Points:
Skull- 5
Muzzle- 5
Eyes- 5
Ears- 10
Neck- 5
Chest- 5
Body- 15
Legs & Feet- 10
Tail- 2 1/2
Coat- 15
Size- 10
Color- 2 1/2
General Appearance- 10
Total 100
Size:
Height at withers for both sexes should be roughly 25cm (10 in), and the length of back from withers to tail is roughly 28 cm (11 in). Generally a well-balanced Scottie dog should weigh from 8.5-10 kg (19-22 pounds) and a female from 8-9.9 kg (18-21 pounds). It is about 11-15 inches (28-38cm) in height. The principal objective must be symmetry and balance.
Temperament:
Scotties, like most terriers, are alert, quick and feisty — perhaps even more so than other terrier breeds. The breed is known to be independent and self-assured, playful, intelligent and has been nicknamed the 'Diehard' because of its rugged nature and endless determination. Scotties, while being very loving, can also be particularly stubborn. Because the breed is inclined to be stubborn, it needs firm, gentle handling from an early age or it will dominate the household. The Scottish Terrier makes a good watchdog due to its tendency to bark only when necessary and because it is typically reserved with strangers.
Health:
Scottish Terriers have a greater chance of developing some cancers than other purebreds. According to research by the Veterinary Medical Data Program (1986), six cancers that Scotties appeared to be more at risk for (when compared to other breeds) are: (in descending order) bladder cancer and other transitional cell carcinomas of the lower urinary tract; malignant melanoma; gastric carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma of the skin; lymphosarcoma and nasal carcinoma. Other cancers that are known to commonly affect Scotties include mast cell sarcoma and hemangiosarcoma.
Research has suggested that Scottish Terriers are 20 times more likely to get bladder cancer than other breeds. Two other genetic health concerns in the breed are von Willebrand disease (vWD) and craniomandibular osteopathy (CMO); Scottie cramp, patellar luxation and cerebellar abiotrophy are also sometimes seen in this breed.
Average Lifespan:
Scotties typically live between 11 and 13 years.
History:
The Scottie is often thought to be the oldest of the Highland terriers, although this contention has not been proved. Scotties were originally bred to hunt and kill vermin on farms and to hunt badgers and foxes in the Highlands of Scotland. They were bred with strong tails so that their owners could pull them out of holes when they would dig after vermin and voles.
The actual origin of a breed as old as the Scottish Terrier is somewhat obscure and undocumented. The first written records about a dog of similar description to the Scottish Terrier dates from 1436. In 1881 the "Scottish Terrier Club of England" was founded, being the first club dedicated to the breed. The "Scottish Terrier Club of Scotland" wasn't founded until 1888, seven years after the English club. Scotties were introduced to America in the early 1890's but it was not until the years between World War I and World War II that the breed became popular. A club was formed in 1900 and a standard written in 1925.
A Scottie dog is also renowned for featuring in the popular board game, Monopoly, as a player token. When the game was first created in the 1930s, Scotties were one of the most popular pets in the United States, and it is also one of the most popular Monopoly game tokens.
The Scottie is the only breed of dog that has lived in the White House three times.
Source:
Wikipedia
The Canadian Scottish Terrier Club
Pictures:
Photobucket