Aberdeen Terrier Breed Information

Aberdeen Terrier Quick Stats:

Other Common Names:
Scottish Terrier, Scottie

Description:
The Scottish Terrier is a sturdy, strong, compactly built small dog breed with short legs and erect ears, offering a lot of dog in a small space. Its sharp expression is augmented by its distinctive beard and eyebrows.

Country of Origin:
The Scottish Terrier originated in Scotland.

Height:
Scottish Terriers range from 10 inches to 11 inches.

Weight:

Colors:
Scottish Terriers are typically black, wheaten, dark gray and brindle.

Coat:
Scottish Terriers have a hard and wiry outer coat and a soft and short undercoat. The Scottish Terrier's coat sheds very little and only requires a quick daily brush.

Temperament:
The Scottish Terrier is a self-assured and alert dog breed that makes a good watch dog. Loyal with their owners, the Scottish Terrier may be aloof with strangers and aggressive with other dogs.

Health Concerns:
The Scottish Terrier is susceptible to flea allergy, Von Willebrand's disease and skin problems.

Life Expectancy:
The expected life span of the Scottish Terrier is 11-13 years.

Living Environment:
Scottish Terriers will do well in an apartment as long as they get sufficient amounts of exercise.

AKC Group:
The Scottish Terrier is in the Terrier group.

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