Just thought I would start making little breed profiles, so people might learn about different breeds and at the same time become educated about them. I'm also bored.
History: Originally breed to hunt down vermin in the Scottish countryside. King James VI was the man responsible for the popularity in of the breed in Scotland. They were introduced to the Americas in the 1890's.
Temperament:They are more terrierish then most terriers. They tend to be independent and are known for their stubbornness. They are also intelligent and playful.
Grooming: The coat requires regular clipping and brushing to retain the "Scotty" shape.
Health: Von Willebrand Disease,craniomandibular osteopathy,Scottie cramp,luxating patella, cerebellar abiotrophy, and cancer have all been seen in this breed. They generally live from 11 to 13 years.
Colors: Dark Grey, Jet Black, and Brindle. Wheaten coat sometimes occurs, but don't confuse them with Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers or West Highland White Terriers.
Brindle
Black
Grey
Aberdeen Terrier
Also known as: Scottish Terrier or "Scotty"History: Originally breed to hunt down vermin in the Scottish countryside. King James VI was the man responsible for the popularity in of the breed in Scotland. They were introduced to the Americas in the 1890's.
Temperament:They are more terrierish then most terriers. They tend to be independent and are known for their stubbornness. They are also intelligent and playful.
Grooming: The coat requires regular clipping and brushing to retain the "Scotty" shape.
Health: Von Willebrand Disease,craniomandibular osteopathy,Scottie cramp,luxating patella, cerebellar abiotrophy, and cancer have all been seen in this breed. They generally live from 11 to 13 years.
Colors: Dark Grey, Jet Black, and Brindle. Wheaten coat sometimes occurs, but don't confuse them with Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers or West Highland White Terriers.
Brindle
Black
Grey