Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier is one of the five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland. It is also known as Aberdeen Terrier. The other four breeds of terrier from Scotland are Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White Terrier. Originally scottish terriers were used for hunting, but because of their small size, they are often kept as pets.

Scottish Terrier
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1.5-year-old black Scottish Terrier
Nicknames Scottie, Aberdeenie
Country of origin Scotland
Traits
Weight Male 8.5–10 kg (19–22 lb)
Female 8–9.5 kg (18–21 lb)
Height Male 25 cm (9.8 in)
Female 25 cm (9.8 in)
Coat double (hard wiry & soft undercoat)
Litter size 1–6
Life span 11 to 13 years
Notes
National dog of Scotland


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