Scottish Terrier

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Scotland
• He was bred to catch and kill rats and mice in farms

Personality and Behavior

• He's feisty and territorial
• He has endless determination
• He can be very stubborn
• He's very loving with his family
• He usually attaches himself to one or two people on the family
• He likes to dig holes
• He makes an excellent watchdog who will raise the alarm if a stranger enters his home
• He's fearless and can be aggressive with other dogs
• He has a high prey-drive and will chase smaller pets

Training

• He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience commands.

Shedding

• He sheds virtually no hair. You'll be hard-pressed to find a hair in your home! (Good for clean-freaks.)

Grooming / Maintenance

• Option 1: Clip his coat short every few months and then it only needs to be brushed occasionally.
• Option 2: Strip his medium-length coat (pluck out the dead hairs) every 6 months and brush it occasionally.

Other varieties

• NA

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