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| Breed: | Scottish Terrier |
| Country of Origin: | 18th century Scottish Highlands |
| AKC Group: | Terrier |
| Function: | Hunter |
| Life Span: | 12 years |
| Appearance: | Strong, compact, short legs |
| Color: | Black, dark gray, brindle, tan |
| Coat Type: | Short, little shedding |
| Grooming: | Clip every 3 months |
| Height: | 9-10 inches |
| Weight: | 18-22 pounds |
| Activity Level: | Medium |
| Watch Dog: | Very high |
| Protection: | No |
| Intelligence: | High |
| Trainability: | Low |
| Good With Children: | Ok |
| Good With Pets: | No |
| Good With Strangers: | Suspicious |
| Character: | Playful, loving |
| Home Environment: | Walked every day |
| Best Owner: | Quiet, firm, consistent |
| Potential Problems: | |
| Behavior: | Aggression, barking, destructive, snippy, digging |
| Physical: | Structural & skin problems |
| Recommendations: | Do not overfeed |