What are the characteristics of a purebred Scottish Terrier? How can I tell them apart?

Generally speaking, when it comes to pet dogs, we may think of golden retrievers, corgis, poodles, etc. In fact, there are many dog breeds that we usually know little about, but they have very good characteristics, such as the Scottish terrier that we are talking about today. The Scottish Terrier is active, enthusiastic and robust, and can be a very good family dog and guard dog. What are the characteristics of a purebred Scottish? 1. Look at its head: The Scottish Terrier’s head is long and proportional to its body, with a flat and smooth cranium, without any bumps or depressions. Its eyes are small and bright, almond-shaped, dark brown or close to black; its ears are small and erect, forming a straight line upward from the root of the ears at the cranial part, and the whole expression gives the impression of intelligence and alertness. 2. Look at its coat: The coat of the Scottish Terrier is coarse, hard and dense, and belongs to rigid coat. Its coat can withstand all kinds of bad weather, its body sides and short legs on the hair is long, the abdomen hair can even drag to the ground, the general coat color has black, light fawn, wheaten and reddish brown, etc. 3, look at its body: Scottish Terrier’s neck is properly short, thick and muscular, its trunk is very strong, the back line is flat, with a wide and deep chest, looks very powerful. Its limbs are sturdy and full; the position of the tail heel is high, generally upright and upward, but it does not stretch to the back, and the tail coat is short and hard. 4. Look at its gait: The Scottish Terrier’s gait is distinctly different from other breeds. Due to the deep forehead, when it walks or runs, its front legs will tilt slightly inward toward the chest, the pace is coordinated, the movement is free, the back remains horizontal, and the temperament reflected is powerful and flexible. These are some of the external characteristics of a purebred Scottish Terrier, which are crucial for identifying the pedigree of a Scottish Terrier, and if you can obtain information about the dog’s pedigree from the previous generation, you will be able to make an accurate judgment. If you are thinking of choosing a Scottish Terrier, in addition to pedigree issues, the dog’s health and mental state are also of particular importance.