Finding a Reputable Breeder

Like most dog breeds out there, a
Scottish Terrier is not necessarily the
breed for everyone. Though they are
intelligent, they can also be very
stubborn and strong willed. For the most
part they live to please their masters,
but still they are terriers with a mind of
their own and passion to sometimes
march to their own drum.


Scotties were originally bred to go to
ground and bring out their prey. So it
stands to reason that many a "working"
scot can be found digging up the family
flower beds & pulling up bulbs, with
never a clue that his owner might be
slightly upset with this sudden change
to the once manicured landscape!


Scotties should foremost be of good
temperament, but still of proper scottie
spirit. By nature they are territorial, and
though they will not instigate a fight -
they will not be trounced if provoked.


They are definitely a "high maintenance"
dog and grooming will need to be done a
regular basis. Their coat does not just
grow into a desired pattern and remain
that way; it must be maintained by either
a groomer or you can learn the art of
grooming your own scot.


Though a Scottish Terrier is not the
breed for the masses if you have been
biten by the Scottie Bug then you are
generally a victim for life!


So you think you are about ready to add
that new Scottish Terrier pup to your
household? Where will you look for the
breeder of your pup?


We encourage you to learn all you can
about the breed and attend a dog show
or two. Speak to different breeders and
get a variety of input and ideas.


We can not stress enough, how
important it is that you secure a reputable
breeder as the breeder of your new
puppy. Volumes could be written of what
a knowledgable, ethical and good
breeder is and is not; we encourage you
to read the articles listed below.
Hopefully they will provide you with more
insight and help direct you in your next
puppy search.

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