The Scottish Terrier is a breed that most people have heard of, but may not know very much about. Check out the following facts and learn something new about the once popular breed!
7. It wasn’t until after World War I that the breed gained popularity.
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- 1. Originally bred to be ratters: The Scottish Terrier was bred to hunt den animals, such as rabbits, foxes, badgers, and rats.
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- 2. Very little shedding: This dog makes the perfect pet due to the lack of shedding. However, they do require weekly brushings.
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- 3. Second most wins for Westminster Dog Show: The Scottish Terrier has won the show nine times, starting in 1911. The Wire Fox Terrier has won more times.
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- 4. Originally the Aberdeen Terrier: They were named after the town of Aberdeen in Scotland, as shown with the yellow do.
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- 5. Have lived in the White House three times: Three different presidents have had Scottish Terriers in the White House during their term – Franklin D. Roosevelt. George W. Bush and Dwight Eisenhower.
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- 6. One of five breeds originally from Scotland: One common ancestor eventually split off into five different breeds. These breeds include West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Skye Terrier, and Dandie Dinmont Terrier.
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- 7. It wasn’t until after World War I that the breed gained popularity.
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- 8. Popular Monopoly piece: The board game was established in the 1930s and the dog game piece is a favorite among players. At the time of the game release, Scottish Terriers were the most popular pet in America.
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- 9. Jock from Lady and the Tramp: Many of you may remember Jock from the classic Disney movie. He is without doubt the most popular Scottish Terrier to be featured in a movie.
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- 10. Radley bags mascot: Founded in 1998, this London based accessories manufacturer features a Scottish Terrier tag on the bags. It was introduced in the fall of 2000 and became a permanent feature in 2001 after an increase of interest from consumers.
