The origin of the Scottish Terrier
In Scotland, terriers are an extremely popular dog breed. The Scottish Terrier is no exception. The robust dog is mentioned as early as the 18th century, but at that time it was far from meeting today's standards for the breed. It is assumed that his ancestors come from the Highlands and the county of Perthshire. Like so many dogs, the "Scottie" was bred for hunting, for which the breed needed a correspondingly strong bite, long legs and lots of muscle. If you meet a Scottie today, he will have much shorter legs than in those days. The current standard of the breed originated around 1850 in the Aberdeen area. So the first name "Aberdeen Terrier" is no coincidence. Since 1879, terriers have been shown at exhibitions, which led to rapid popularity even beyond the country's borders. In the first decades of the 20th century, the breed thus quickly became a fashionable dog. Their popularity even took them as far as the White House. Presidents like Roosevelt or George W. Bush were proud owners of the black, Scottish four-legged friends. Until today you can meet these dogs most often in Great Britain and also in the USA.
Alternative name: Scottie, Aberdeen Terrier
Origin: Great Britain
Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years
Care requirements: easy to care for
Activity level: medium
FCI Breed Standard Number 73, Group 3, Section 2 Low-legged Terrier without working test
AKC Recognized
KC Recognized