![Scottish Terrier Dog Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-08/Scottish-Terrier.jpg?itok=z4x7p-qs)
Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Exercise needs: | 4/5 |
Easy to train: | 1/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 3/5 |
Likes other pets: | 4/5 |
Energy level: | 4/5 |
Grooming needs: | 2/5 |
Shedding: | 2/5 |
The Scottish Terrier breed can suffer from:
- Patellar luxation
- Von Willebrand's disease¹ which is where a dog produces insufficient or faulty clotting factors which can result in uncontrolled bleeding.
- Scottie cramp which is a hereditary disorder which causes the muscles in the legs to temporarily cramp.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
None but there are several recommended schemes that the Kennel Club recommends which can be found here.
¹P. J. Venta, 'Mutation causing von Willebrand's disease in Scottish Terriers', 2008, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Scottish Terriers are frequently described as bold, lion-hearted, loyal and serious, but also dour, aloof, and reserved. Whilst primarily a companion and show dog today, the Scottish Terrier is very much a terrier, with all the feist and independent spirit one should expect.
With kind, patient training and motivation, the Scottie can be a cheerful, loyal and affectionate family friend to those they live with and knows well, but don’t expect them to be gushing and effusive with strangers.