The Scottish Terrier also known as the Scottie is a regal looking puppy that is one energetic addition to any family. Your puppy will absolutely love playing and having fun while also being a great watchdog.

Temperament of your Scottish Terrier Puppy

The Scottish Terrier puppy has a dominate nature even though he is very gentle and loving. This is one breed that has more character than other breeds, is very sensitive, intelligent, and proud. He can become moody and snappy with young children if they do not show they are in control. Parents need to work with the puppy and the children in order for the adjustment to work properly. The puppy does better in a family that does not have young children.

Living Environment for your Scottish Terrier Puppy

The Scottish Terrier puppy will do great in an apartment even as he grows into adulthood. He does enjoy walks but does not need a yard. He likes cooler climates.

Training your Scottish Terrier Puppy

The Scottish Terrier needs a gentle handed trainer that will start training at a young age. They are strong willed and independent puppies that need a trainer that understands how to work with this breed or they can become aggressive.

Grooming your Scottish Terrier puppy

The wiry coat of the Scottish Terrier puppy should be brushed often possibly daily. When shedding it is a must to brush their coat each day. Bathing is only as needed. However, your puppy will need to be professionally trimmed twice a year. His beard will need cleaned after eating.

Stats

Origin: Scotland

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Diet: Your Scottish Terrier puppy should eat four meals per day starting at 8 weeks until he turns 12 weeks of age. From 12 weeks of age until he turns 6 months he should eat twice per day. Once he turns one year old, one meal a day will fine.

Exercise: As long as you spend some playtime with your puppy and take him on walks he will receive enough exercise.

Health issues: Scotties are prone to a movement problem known as Scottie Cramp, flea allergies, other skin allergies, skin problems, jaw problems, and Von Willebrand’s Disease.

Height: 10 to 11 inches for both males and females

Weight: 19 to 23 pounds for both males and females

Colors: Your Scottish Terrier puppy can have a variety of coat colors including brindle, steel gray, silvery gray, black brindles, light red brindles, dark red brindles, and solid black.

Coat: double coat with a short undercoat that is dense and soft while the outer coat is dense wiry and harsh.