THE SCOTTISH TEEKIEE 



STOUT-HEARTED, quaint of looks, and faithful to a degree, 

 it is not surprising that the Scottish Terrier has won for 

 himself a place in the hearts of all who know him. He is 

 a tough little fellow, and, with increasing popularity on the 

 show bench, he is also of considerable value when his points 

 are good. He has, I believe, a close kinship with the Skye 

 Terrier, although the long profuse coat of the latter lends 

 a marked superficial difference. The Scottie looks the 

 more workmanlike of the two, and he is certainly more 

 suited to the house on account of his short, wiry coat. 



HIS WORK 



To the English hunting man it sounds rank treason to 

 say it, but Scottie is largely used in the Highlands for 

 turning out a fox while his owner stands by with a gun, 

 but conditions are vastly different. He will also tackle an 

 otter in the water. Indeed he has courage enough for 

 anything. 



HIS POINTS 



In general appearance he is striking, owing to his short 

 legs and alert expression. His head is long, domed, and 

 covered with short wiry hair ; muzzle powerful, with level 

 jaws ; eyes dark brown or hazel, bright and intelligent ; 

 small prick ears, and sharp - pointed ; neck short, thick, 

 and powerful, set on sloping shoulders ; body moderately 

 long, well ribbed up, and with strong hind-quarters. All 

 four legs short and heavy in bone, the front ones straight, 

 and set on well under the body. The tail is not docked. 

 Coat short, dense, and very hard ; best weight about 18 Ibs. 

 for the dogs and 16 Ibs. for bitches. Colour steel or iron- 

 grey, black or grey brindle, black, sandy, or wheaten. 



