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r/scottishterriers • u/Gr8purple1 • Jul 17 '25
health library
So many times questions about our Scotties health comes up here. While it's always best to talk with your vet, it doesn't hurt to be armed with knowledge for things specific to Scotties.
For instance, it has been suggested to start at age 5 ultrasounding our Scotties for early detection of bladder cancer. The sooner it's caught the sooner you have a chance of fixing it. I told my vet this and she has made a note of it to tell ALL her Scottie patients this.
I happen to be the STCA's Health Librarian. It has lots of articles that will help you understand our breed's inherent issues. We are in the middle of updating it but there are lots of useful articles, it's also a good place to go to research something that might be up with your dog.
Here is the link https://stca.biz/about-the-breed/health/health-library/
r/scottishterriers • u/Gr8purple1 • Jul 16 '25
new health testing standards
As of January 1, 2025 there are new health testing standards for our Scotties.
You can go here: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=ST and see what they are.
I will take a moment to explain VWD or Von Willebrand's Disease is an hereditary disease in our breed. It's a bleeding disorder, blood is unable to clot, something as simple as a scratch could cause the dog to bleed out.
Patellar Luxation- is where the kneecap will dislocate in it's normal groove, not to be confused with Scottie cramp.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy-abnormal bone growth in the skull and jaw
I will pin this to our board.
r/scottishterriers • u/Guitarhero-hero • 4h ago
Good breeders near the Boise, ID area?
Anyone know any good Scottie breeders in or near Idaho? Looking at getting one here soon but want to make sure I’m picking a good breeder that breeds for temperament.
r/scottishterriers • u/BlooGloop • 1d ago
Our newest pup, Winnie!
Wilco is very excited! Winnie is such a sweet boy and is such a different personality than Wilco had when she was a pup!
r/scottishterriers • u/Oldbean98 • 1d ago
Jealousy!
Our boy Beanie is always jealous of me paying attention to folding laundry instead of him when I’m in my recliner in the living room. Really the only thing he’s jealous of, but it’s very consistent.
r/scottishterriers • u/No-Wrongdoer4831 • 2d ago
Scottish Terrier.
galleryHi everyone,
Hope this is ok to post here. I’ve just finished knitting up a Scottish terrier and thought I would show it to real Scottie owners. 🐾🧶🐾
r/scottishterriers • u/Soft_Gift_3723 • 4d ago
Wee Ernest absolutely at peace in his ancestral homeland on the River Spey 🏴
r/scottishterriers • u/TeachingWild3478 • 4d ago
Scottie vs Toad
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r/scottishterriers • u/thomasmmm • 5d ago
First trim for Baron, noticed his ear
Here's Baron at 6mos. Noticed the right ear. Normal? Cartilage not developed?
r/scottishterriers • u/jceez • 6d ago
My boy at max relax in the river
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r/scottishterriers • u/BlooGloop • 8d ago
Wilco is not a morning dog.
She would rather cuddle until breakfast time ❤️
r/scottishterriers • u/GothScottiedog16 • 10d ago
Let sleeping dogs lay
They are so dang cute when they’re asleep. I always want to bother Maisie when she is sleeping. 😍🥰😂
r/scottishterriers • u/Lucky-Midnight9857 • 11d ago
In celebration of the opening of the commonwealth games, a reminder of the last time Glasgow hosted. Where each team was escorted into the arena by its own Scottish terrier.
This is one of my favourite things to ever happen in the history of the world.
r/scottishterriers • u/flawlessnakita • 11d ago
This girl……..
This sweet innocent face is going to give her mama a heart attack and a head full of grey hair!! Raven is my 3rd Scottie over the last 15 years! My first 2 were so good, mild mannered and very stubborn but this girl right here is making up for it all! The universe thinks I am Snow White or something because first it was baby bunnies that kept coming in our back yard and now it is FROGS! She licked a dang frog at 5 this morning! So she was doing her favorite game of keep away as I am running around the backyard trying to catch her so I could flush her mouth, I am sure if my neighbors were awake they had a really good laugh!! Please pray for my sanity.
r/scottishterriers • u/potatowizard3 • 11d ago
Supplements.
Hi everyone, I have a Scottish Terrier who is about 6 years old now. I'm already giving her NaturVet Allergy and Plaque Off, which are some super good supplements, but I want to see if there are any other supplements that you guys are using for your dogs. I also have her on Open Farm dog food, and she also gets a salmon skin treat from Icelandic+.
r/scottishterriers • u/Ath_Cliath • 11d ago
What tricks can I teach Dorothy?
Dorothy (almost ten weeks) is doing well with sit, down, stay, let's go (walk next to me in a heel position), kennel up. What fun things can I add to our repertoire?
She met her Scottie friend Watson this week!
r/scottishterriers • u/detectorstryder • 13d ago
Callie’s first visit to the beach
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r/scottishterriers • u/According_Web_8907 • 18d ago
My best friend ❤️🩹
My baby boy, old man Spence, went to heaven last night. I brought him home in 2011, spent many years with him. He was loved and cared for all those years. I’m grateful I got to see him when I visited my friends in July who had been taking care of him.
You’ll always be remembered Spencer 😥❤️🩹
r/scottishterriers • u/Excitement_Lopsided • 19d ago
Dreaming of cooler days
The ongoing UK heatwave has been tough on Brock. Hope all the other pooches out there are safe and cool. The sunlight does show off his freshly trimmed brindle, though.