Scottish Terrier Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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If you would like to have a dog that is extremely smart, independent and can make a good watchdog for the family, then this  breed may be ideal for you. These little dogs are dominant, they like to do things that are not really allowed by their owners and they can also be territorial. Therefore very early socialization and obedience training is advised. They usually don’t get on well with other dogs and pets, especially cats in the house. This breed is intolerant with smaller children, so it is advised to only leave bigger, considerate children alone with the dog. They require much exercise, play and run every day, but they can do well in a smaller apartment.

The coat of the breed is a dense, medium in length and coarse double coat that requires at least twice weekly brushing. The Scottish Terrier is an average shedder. They are prone to health issues like cataracts, skin problems and cancer of the bladder.

Training of these dogs is hard, as they are very dominant, therefore they require lots of patience, consistency and firmness from the trainer. Rewarding attitude and praise is an absolute must for them.

All in all, the Scottish Terrier is advised for single people or for families with older children, who would like to have a dog that is dominant and can be cocky, yet they are very lovely and smart.

I hope this few sentences will be able to help you decide whether the Scottish Terrier is the best breed for you.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Scottish Terrier. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Scottish Terrier for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Scottish Terrier hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Scottish Terrier used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Scottish Terrier will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Scottish Terrier feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Scottish Terrier as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Scottish Terriers are small, sporty and sturdy dogs. With the size of 10 inches in height and weighing approximately 17.5 to 22 pounds, these dogs are known for their activeness and reputation for being high-spirited and playful. With their compact frames, they have wiry coats which are weatherproof, and come in black, brindle or wheaten colors. They are very mischievous. Their heads are long and have a distinctive little moustache. If one is interested to purchase a Scottish Terrier, familiarization with the breed standard is important. Genuine dogs of quality should reflect the guidelines set in the standard. This will help one determine a quality canine for a poorly bred one. But be careful of shady, non-quality breeders who are out to fool uneducated or uninformed buyers. Read the rest of this entry »