Terrier écossais

Its origins are not known with great certainty; there was a dog of this type, with hard coat and short legs for centuries in Scotland. It was not until 1815 that the name Scottish Terrier appeared for the first time in a work called Recreations Natural History. The creator of the current breed is certainly Captain Mackie who, during a trip to Scotland, acquired short-legged hard-coated terriers from various breeders. Historical milestones

The Scottish is very distinctive. It has a very particular silhouette. It is very distant with strangers and makes no effort to appear friendly. It has a strong personality. From its arrival in its new home, it chooses its master, to whom it has an unwavering attachment. It is pleasant with the rest of the family but always keeps its distance. In its youth, it is not very mischievous and is not destructive. It matures very quickly. With children, it is playful but will quickly show limits not to be exceeded. It is not sporty; a short walk is enough for it. It loves water, so one must be wary of swimming pools into which it will dive and which could be fatal for it. It is often said to have a bad temper when it simply has CHARACTER. It is fairly stubborn and fussy; one should avoid changing its habits. A difference in character can be noted between black-colored dogs and fawn-colored ones; the latter are more turbulent but also more playful.

A Scottish should be stripped and never clipped (except certain parts of the body); clipped hair is much more difficult to maintain; the coat becomes soft and curly; the color becomes dull. Stripping being specialist work, one must consult an experienced groomer. The Scottie should be stripped every three months or so. It should be maintained, once a week, by starting with brushing the hair in the direction of the hair all over the body, combing through all the fur with an iron comb without forgetting underneath the body and the legs; the hair in this area tangles easily, so care must be taken not to leave any knots. The Scottie can be bathed but one must always use a shampoo specially formulated for hard hair. The black Scottish, as well as the brindle, having a somewhat strong odor, can be washed regularly. The "fawn" does not need to be shampooed often; it has no odor, and its coat gets dirty much less because it is often much harder. To untangle burrs or hair on the belly and back, it is possible to sprinkle cornstarch.