Scottish Terrier

dog breed

The Scottish Terrier is one of the five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland. It is also known as Aberdeen Terrier. The other four breeds of terrier from Scotland are Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White Terrier. Originally scottish terriers were used for hunting, but because of their small size, they are often kept as pets.

Scottish Terrier
1.5-year-old black Scottish Terrier
Common nicknamesScottie, Aberdeenie
OriginScotland
Traits
Height Dogs 25 cm (9.8 in)
Bitches 25 cm (9.8 in)
Weight Dogs 8.5–10 kg (19–22 lb)
Bitches 8–9.5 kg (18–21 lb)
Coat double (hard wiry & soft undercoat)
Colour Black, Brindle, Wheaten
Litter size 1–6
Life span 11 to 13 years
Kennel club standards
The Kennel Club standard
FCI standard
NotesNational dog of Scotland
Dog (domestic dog)