Scottish Terriers

Why not consider Adoption First? With the popularity of small dogs increasing, so too has the number of breeders... and the population of unwanted dogs is ever increasing.

To find loads of Scottish Terriers near you in need of rescue, click this link and then type in your zip code.

Your future dog could be waiting.

A 15 YEAR + COMMITMENT- Buying or adopting a dog is a commitment to take care of him for his entire lifetime. If you're planning a move or a career or lifestyle change or if you're unsure of your financial ability to feed, vet, groom, house or properly care for another living creature, do the responsible thing (for yourself and the dog) and wait until you're ready.

Excitability and Behavioral Issues- As the demand for this breed increases, so too does the number in need of rescue. This is because puppy mills produce as many litters as possible with no regard for the health or temperament of the breeding stock (and most often these dogs suffer unimaginably). The resulting puppies from these mass breeding operations are more likely to have poor dispositions and undesirable behavioral issues.

Housebreaking difficulties- Small breed dogs are among the hardest dogs to housebreak. You'll need to be very patient and probably clean up several messes in the process of housebreaking this breed. We highly recommend the positive training techniques outlined on our dog training page.

Separation anxiety is common- A vast majority of dogs of all breeds suffer anxiety when left alone, Scottish Terriers are no exception. Separation anxiety could result in destructive chewing, loud continuous barking or "accidents" on your carpet or furniture. Crating a dog for long hours every day is not a solution. Check out our page on separation anxiety to learn more.

Maintenance Needs-If you're not prepared for or if you're unable to pay for regular professional grooming, a Scottish Terrier is not the breed for you. Their coats are high maintenance and require frequent brushing, clipping, trimming, etc. to keep from becoming matted. Regular attention should also be given to nails, teeth, ears and pads.

Caution around children- Scottish Terriers, in general, are not well known for their fondness of children. Early positive experiences around children and proper socialization will greatly improve a Scotties disposition with well behaved children, but supervision is still recommended. One little nip is all it takes to injure a child, not to mention the risk inolved to the dog if he should happen to bite or if the child should injure him.

Still unsure if a Scottie is the right dog for you? If you're looking to share your home with a dog and you've got a soft spot in your heart for an animal in need, consider becoming a foster parent to a Scottie in need of a temporary home. There are countless dogs in immediate need of someone like you who cares and rescue groups are always desperate for help. To do a google search for a rescue group near you, simply type your city and state along with 'scottie rescue' into any search field. We've provided one below.

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