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re: Anyone here ever owned a Scottish Terrier?

Posted on 1/30/23 at 10:54 pm to
Posted by tigerstripes
Loranger, LA
Member since Aug 2006
801 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 10:54 pm to
Can't testify to the Scotty but we are on our second Irish Terrier in the last 13 years after having labs for more than 30. We generally had two labs that would work ducks, dove and quail (although not as good as the other birds.) I have to say the Terriers have stolen my heart both have been jewels....BUTif you are not going to put in the training when they are young you are looking for trouble. They need lots of time and attention for the first two years from you and your wife...Dont know how they would do in an apartment. We have the room and also a large fenced in area for the necessary laps...My male never backed down from a fight which we couldn't control....It was like a switch in his brain strike first...No sniffing or forplay it was all teeth and I can't imagine he never got crunched.....Possums, raccoons, and snakes there was no fear....And when it was time to watch tv he was on your lap and traveled like a pro...I am a big fan of the Irish, and he was a family dog and never met a kid he didn't worship. We have a 3 year female now she's great just a little timid but a dog that will keep you laughing.
Posted by Jeebus
Member since Dec 2015
155 posts
Posted on 1/31/23 at 5:50 am to
That’s the only dog I have ever been bitten by as a kid and bled. Knocked on their door, his parent let me in, and it ran up and bit me on my belly. Not a fan, ha
Posted by Greenie10
Member since Apr 2019
217 posts
Posted on 1/31/23 at 6:44 am to
My mother-in-law does. Always has two. They're awesome dogs, but never live past about 7 years old. Make sure you get pet health insurance. They're prone to tumors and all kinds of stuff
This post was edited on 3/31/24 at 8:17 pm
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
16248 posts
Posted on 1/31/23 at 7:39 am to
They like to play and enjoy a wide variety of foods. The one I had growing up loved pork. We called him Sgt. Sausage.
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
28083 posts
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:49 pm to
The Black ones are OK. But Westies, the white ones, can be a problem. Very high strung and very inbred resulting in a lot of health issues and allergies.
Posted by AllbyMyRelf
Virginia
Member since Nov 2014
3344 posts
Posted on 1/31/23 at 2:37 pm to
Love Scotties, and will probably get one in the future. The allergies are no joke. Usually can be managed with a combination of special food, omega supplements, allergy shots, and or allergy pills. It’s a huge pain and can get really expensive over time.

I currently have a Boston terrier with moderate allergies, and if they get out of control, they lead to ear infections. You have to stay on top of it
Posted by NCIS_76
Member since Jan 2021
5246 posts
Posted on 1/31/23 at 3:29 pm to
Posted by Craw Dawg
Member since Jan 2023
676 posts
Posted on 1/31/23 at 11:39 pm to
At first glance, I thought this was something about a Scottish Terror.


This post was edited on 2/1/23 at 12:08 am
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50283 posts
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:21 am to
We had one decades ago. Good family dog. Extremely loyal. RIP, Scottie.
Posted by Josh Fenderman
Ron Don Volante's PlayPen
Member since Jul 2011
6730 posts
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:31 am to
Currently own one and she’s a great dog. Really sweet and fun to play with. They can be stubborn to train well. She’s stubborn in general though

I read a lot before getting one that they like to be by themselves. She’s not that way at all. Wants to meet everyone and be near someone at all times

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Cannot stress enough they need to be leashed if outside a fenced yard. They will run off as if playing a game with you.

I’ll second this
This post was edited on 2/1/23 at 10:44 am
Posted by scottishterrier
Member since Oct 2023
1 post
Posted on 10/10/23 at 4:37 pm to

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Posted by genuineLSUtiger
Nashville
Member since Sep 2005
73192 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 4:41 pm to
We had two when I was growing up as kid. They are well behaved and lovable. Great personalities. They can be a little on the wild side as puppies.
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124956 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 4:53 pm to
You know what you call a female one?

A bitchscotti
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
16248 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 6:17 pm to
I had one growing up. They are smart but not easy to train. They have a mind of their own. They love to play and enjoy a variety of toys.
Posted by S1C EM
Athens, GA
Member since Nov 2007
11585 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 6:39 pm to
My sister has owned at least six over the years. Wonderful dogs. I assume you're in Louisiana, so not sure about breeders, but I'm certain there are groups on Facebook who could help steer you to someone in your area. Just know that grooming will be a regular part of your life/budget.
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
79467 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 6:41 pm to
Terriers are the best. A good yorkie has the perfect intelligence/ demeanor. Scotties rock.
Posted by Herman
PRAIRIEVILLE, La
Member since Feb 2018
697 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 6:45 pm to
I would choose another breed. I had one and it was very mean towards anyone that came to our house plus they can be stubborn and will dig if you leave them out. Hard pass
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
12902 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 9:09 pm to
My grandparents did. My grandpa called it shithead. It was a stupid arse dog.
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