Scottish Terrier sitting
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Scottish Terrier

An independent and stubborn character, the Scottish Terrier dog breed is also quite sensitive to praise and blame. Independent, intelligent, and hilarious in their dignified seriousness, they’re a true Terrier, which makes them an excellent watchdog.

Thanks to those incredibly short legs, your Scottie isn’t going to train for a marathon with you — heck,…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Purebred Dogs
Height
Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
18 to 22 pounds
Life Span
11 to 13 years
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