The Scottish Terrier, also known as the Aberdeen Terrier, also has a nickname called "Scottish Boy". The Aberdeen Terrier has a long history, and its exact origins are obscure. In 1882, dog standards were drawn up. Compared with the weak physique of other dogs, the Aberdeen Terrier can be regarded as powerful. The Aberdeen Terrier is also one of the movie star dogs, playing the role of an immortal gentleman in the movie "Lady and the Tramp." I heard that President Roosevelt also had a Scottish Terrier.

The Scottish Terrier has a small body, short legs and hard bones. Its head looks very long compared to its body. Its hair is of the bristly type, which is hard and can withstand harsh weather. The Scottish Terrier's sides and legs are covered with thick, dense hair. It is very enthusiastic and sometimes puts on a "naughty" expression. The erect ears and tail are the most prominent signs of its body! The Scottish Terrier behaves bravely and confidently, and has an outstanding appearance!

1. Precautions for raising Scottish Terrier

Owners should pay attention to the following points when raising dogs:

1. You cannot feed raw eggs to dogs. They must be cooked before feeding them, and try to feed them as little cooked egg yolk as possible!

2. Do not give milk to dogs. Many dogs are allergic to the lactose in milk. Especially puppies drinking milk can easily cause abdominal pain and, in severe cases, death! When dogs need breast milk, owners can buy it Feed milk powder specifically for pets!

3. Do not give green onions and onions to dogs because they contain disulfide. If the dogs accidentally eat them, it will cause oxidation of red blood cells, which can easily cause hemolytic anemia and cause serious consequences. Owners can feed their dogs a small amount of animal liver, but avoid excessive amounts, otherwise they will cause bone problems. Liver contains a lot of vitamin A, and improper consumption can cause food poisoning!

4. Do not feed raw meat to dogs, as this can easily lead to parasite infection and is not conducive to the dog’s digestion.

5. Do not give chicken or duck bones to dogs. The bones are too sharp and may puncture the dog’s stomach if not careful!

2. The IQ of Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier's IQ ranks 65th. If the dog's command level is to be perfected, owners must train it repeatedly, at least 40 times. If there is a sudden interruption during the training process, the dog will behave as if it has never learned these actions, and the previous exercises will become useless! During the training process, the probability of the dog responding to the first command is 100 Thirty percent.

Typically, these dogs are not very focused on training and will only perform when they are happyMaster's instructions. During training, if the owner stands a little far away from the dogs, they are likely to ignore them. At this time, the owners need to spend more time yelling at them! Most people's evaluation of this kind of dog is "independent" ”, “indifference” etc. For experienced dog trainers, it is not difficult to tame this kind of dog. They only need to spend more time and pay more attention to the dog, and they can make these dogs respond immediately to commands!

3 Habits of Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier is a more active dog breed, but it is more vigilant. Scottish Terriers don't get along well with other dogs, but they are particularly friendly to people. It's very opinionated. The Scottish Terrier does not bark randomly, so it can be regarded as a magic weapon to look after the house! The Scottish Terrier reaches sexual maturity from June to August during breeding, and is physically mature at 12 months. When it reaches physical maturity, it can start mating and breeding. Scottish Terriers come into heat twice a year, in spring and autumn. It can have at least 4 babies per litter, and as many as six!