Scottish Terrier, Aberdeen Terrier, Scottie
Breed Type
This small terrier was originally bred as a hunter of vermin, foxes and badgers. Scottish Terriers possess a dignified air about them, and are much stronger than they look.
The breed was first called the Aberdeen Terrier, after the Scottish town of the same name. Like many other long-low breeds, the Scottie was used to hunt den animals, particularly otter, fox, badger and rabbit.
AKAAberdeen Terrier, Scotty dog
SizeSmall
Easy to trainLow/Medium
GroomingHigh
SheddingLow
Exercise neededDaily walks
Energy levelMedium/High
ProtectionHigh, an effective watchdog, will bark ...
(Scottie, Aberdeen Terrier) The Scottish Terrier is a small dog with a big personality. Covered in a long beard, the breed’s long rectangular muzzle protrudes from their petite head.
History: Originally known as the Aberdeen Terrier after the Scottish city, they were originally bred with the purpose of dispelling vermin. The Scottish Terrier is the best known and possibly oldest of the Highland terriers.
While identification of the breed was being sought through the late 1800s, the Scottish terrier was known by many different names: the Highland, the Cairn, Diehard, and most often, the Aberdeen Terrier - named because of the dogs abundancy in the ...
The Scottish Terrier or Scottie was once known as the Aberdeen Terrier, after the Scottish city. Like the Cairn, it was bred with the express purpose of dispelling vermin. The Scottie has existed for many centuries and taken many different forms.
Also known as the Scottie Dog and Aberdeen Terrier, the Scottish terrier is a strong, sturdy, compact little dog that has its own unique and distinctive profile and shape.
The Scottie as we know it was originally called the Aberdeen Terrier because it was developed in and around Aberdeen Scotland in the latter part of the 19th century.
The Scottish Terrier was known as Aberdeen Terrier, from the Scottish region, where he was most bred. At that time each region bred it´s own type of Terrier, although there was some mix and matches.
They were originally bred in Scotland (their first name was the Aberdeen Terrier) about 1700, but had achieved their final size and shape by 1890.
The breed was originally known as the Aberdeen Terrier, named after a Scottish town with the same name. It was originally used to hunt den animals such as badger, fox, otter and rabbit.
Originally called the Aberdeen Terrier, the Scottish Terrier was developed in the rocky Highlands as a hunter of fox and vermin.
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The first Scottish Terrier, initially called the “Aberdeen Terrier' can be traced back to Aberdeen, Scotland over one hundred years ago.
Originating in Scotland approximately 500 years ago, the Scottish Terrier or "Scottie" was originally called the Aberdeen Terrier. In the late 1800s, the Scottish Terrier began to take on more of the modern day Scottie characteristics.
The Scottish Terrier (also called the Scotty, Scottie, and the Aberdeen Terrier) is a bold, alert, robust, fearless and loyal dog. A working dog, it was originally bred in Great Britain to hunt foxes and badgers.
Originated in Scotland around 1700
Bred to chase and hunt foxes and badgers
First called the Aberdeen terrier after the Scottish town
First brought to the U.S. in the late 1800s by John Naylor
First Scottie registered was named Dake, born in 1884 ...
In fact, for a time the breed was known as the Aberdeen terrier. In 1860, the Scottish terrier was first shown, however even into the 1870s, there was immense debate over the exact characteristics of the breed.
The Aberdeen area favored this breed and it was almost documented as the Aberdeen Terrier. There were protests circling this creed that ultimately led to a detailed description of what actually makes a dog a Scottish Terrier.
Of the several short-legged, harsh-coated terriers, the dog now known as the Scottish terrier was most favored in the Aberdeen area, and so for a time she was called the Aberdeen terrier.
The Scottie makes a good watch-dog as it soon recognizes its territory and will bravely defend it against intruders.
The Scottish Terrier is a charming little dog with a resolute spirit.
The Scottish Terrier was known as the Aberdeen Terrier until ...
Tail: Medium length, carried slightly curved or straight. Movement: Smooth flowing gait, and graceful movement. Temperament: Spirited, but good with children.
*The Aberdeen Terrier was the original name given to the Scottish Terrier.
 See also: Scottish Terrier, Wheaten, Scottish Terriers, West Highland White Terrier, Feist
  
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