Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier (also known as the Aberdeen Terrier), popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White Terrier.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Terrier

AKC: Illustrated Guide to the Scottish Terrier

Judging the Scottish Terrier
By Kathi Brown with Illustrations by Darle Heck

AKC Video (link - https://youtu.be/wqYDI7OBYEQ😞

View more videos on AKC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanKennelClub

• Skotsk terrier

STCA Judges education

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds.

2. US: STCA Pedigree Database

3. Finland: FKC Database:  https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=73

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: Skotlanninterrierin rotukohtaisen jalostuksen tavoiteohjelma 2020-2024
4. US: Article:  The OFA/CHIC Health Registry for Scotties

RASspecial: Skotsk terrier (Swedish)

• https://terrierklubben.se/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/skotsk.pdf

Scottish Terrier (Scottie): Dog Breed Profile

Characteristics, History, Care Tips, and Helpful Information for Pet Owners

By Erica Puisis

Updated on 01/24/20

• https://www.thesprucepets.com/scottish-terrier-dog-breed-profile-4782421

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Finland: Suomen Terrierijärjestö ry: http://www.terrierijarjesto.fi/

UK: The Scottish Terrier Club of England: http://www.stcengland.co.uk/

The West of England Scottish Terrier Club: https://westc.weebly.com/

US: Scottish Terrier Club of America: https://stca.biz/

Sweden: Skottefederationen: https://www.skottefederationen.se/