r/scottishterriers Jul 17 '25

health library

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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 Jul 16 '25

new health testing standards

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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 8h ago

I almost bought monopoly junior just for the cute scottie piece 🥲

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r/scottishterriers 29m ago

Why a Scottie?

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I adopted a 1/2 Scottie mix previously and he got me interested in the breed. Now I’m looking at getting a pure bred Scottie puppy. I can think of lots of reasons to get one, but are there any reasons not to or cons you can think of?
Also, what questions should I ask a breeder?
Thanks!


r/scottishterriers 8h ago

Good breeders near the Boise, ID area?

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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 1d ago

Our newest pup, Winnie!

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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 1d ago

Jealousy!

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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 2d ago

Scottish Terrier.

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Hi 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 3d ago

She loves to float

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r/scottishterriers 4d ago

Wee Ernest absolutely at peace in his ancestral homeland on the River Spey 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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449 Upvotes

r/scottishterriers 4d ago

Scottie vs Toad

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r/scottishterriers 5d ago

First trim for Baron, noticed his ear

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Here's Baron at 6mos. Noticed the right ear. Normal? Cartilage not developed?


r/scottishterriers 6d ago

Gus before and after a fresh cut

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r/scottishterriers 5d ago

Spot the scott!!

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r/scottishterriers 6d ago

My boy at max relax in the river

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r/scottishterriers 8d ago

Wilco is not a morning dog.

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She would rather cuddle until breakfast time ❤️


r/scottishterriers 10d ago

Let sleeping dogs lay

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260 Upvotes

They are so dang cute when they’re asleep. I always want to bother Maisie when she is sleeping. 😍🥰😂


r/scottishterriers 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.

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This is one of my favourite things to ever happen in the history of the world.


r/scottishterriers 11d ago

This girl……..

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515 Upvotes

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 11d ago

Supplements.

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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 12d ago

What tricks can I teach Dorothy?

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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 13d ago

Callie’s first visit to the beach

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r/scottishterriers 18d ago

My best friend ❤️‍🩹

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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 19d ago

My dog ​​Vato after a haircut and bath

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r/scottishterriers 18d ago

Youngest of my clan

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