Scottish Terrier

Origins

Great Britain.

General Appearance

Thick-set, of suitable size to go to ground, which would preclude dogs of excessive body weight, short-legged, alert in carriage and suggestive of great power and activity in small compass. Head gives impression of being long for size of dog. Very agile and active in spite of short legs.

Size

Height at the withers 25 – 28 cms.
Weight 8,5 – 10,5 kgs.

Coat

HAIR
Close-lying, double coat; undercoat short, dense and soft; outer coat harsh, dense and wiry, together making a weather-resisting covering.

COLOUR
Black, wheaten or brindle of any shade.

Behaviour & Temperment

Loyal and faithful. Dignified, independent and reserved, but courageous and highly intelligent. Bold, but never aggressive.

Important Proportions

Skull and foreface of equal length.

Breed Movement

Smooth and free, straight both back and front with drive from behind and level gait throughout.