Scottish Terrier (Pet love) [Hardcover]

Recommended by top breeders and trainers this book contains over 150 photographs in full colour along with extremely authoritative text, an informative and attractive read. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with this treasured breed.

Independent, steadfast and resolute, the Scottish Terrier, traditionally called ‘the Diehard’, cuts a unique silhouette in the world of dogs. This harsh-coated short-legged earth dog possesses the characteristic beard and eyebrows, creating the Scottie’s keen and intelligent expression. The Scottish Terrier proves a reliable watchdog, a loyal companion and an accomplished show and obedience dog. For the new owner seeking a small terrier with dignity, boldness and courage, this is the dog for you. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Scottish Terrier and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppyproofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Scottish Terrier. Whether it’s basic training problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Scottish Terrier. Topics discussed include: History of the Scottish Terrier; Characteristics of the Scottish Terrier; The Scottish Terrier Breed Standard; Your Scottish Terrier puppy; Everyday care of your Scottish Terrier; Housebreaking and training your Scottish Terrier; Health care of your Scottish Terrier; Showing your Scottish Terrier.

The Scottish Terrier is a stalwart dog that hails from the Scottish Highlands. He may be small in size but he is robust, strong of heart and sturdy of limb - truly a big dog in a little package. In the early years, he was called the Aberdeen Terrier after the area from which he came, and the Diehard, due to his staying power when pursuing a fox or other vermin. At first, many may think that the Scottie, with his short, muscular legs and his long head is out of balance but once you are used to a Scottie's looks and his mannerisms, you will become a lifelong fan of the breed. This book will give you the history of the breed and it will tell you about the character of this sturdy dog. You will also lean about puppy care, training and concerns in the breed. From the colour photos you will see that this is a smart and attractive dog who makes a wonderful companion. This may not be the dog for everyone but if you like an active and plucky dog, one that fits easily into city or country life, this may just be the dog for you.