  Scottish Terrier
adult Scottish Terrier
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| group: terrier |
height: 10-11"
/ 25.4-27.9 cm |
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| types: |
weight: m
19-23 lbs /
8.61-10.4 kg,
f 18-21 lbs / 8.15-10.2 kg |
| colors: |
black,
steel/iron gray, red or black brindle, sandy or wheaten |
| physical traits: |
small, solid, muscular,
not docile |
| hair type: |
double coat, short, hard,
wiry, tough, straight topcoat, soft, dense undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
dependable, loyal, alert,
spirited, rugged, fearless, aloof toward strangers, independent,
feisty, hot-tempered, sensitive, quiet, easily distracted |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush regularly, requires
tolerance to train |
| nickname: |
'Scottie', Aberdeen Terrier |
| origination: |
Scotland |
| bred for: |
hunt small ground vermin,
foxes and badgers in Scottish Highlands |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
one-person companionship,
watchdog, city or country life, any climate |
| good with kids? |
no |
| life expectancy: |
13-14 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(small
sized terrier dog group), ckc |
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