Scottish Terrier
Alternative names
Scottie
Country of origin
Scotland
Classification
FCI: Group 3 Section 2 AKC: Terrier ANKC: Group 2 (Terriers) CKC: Group 4 - Terriers KC(UK): Terrier NZKC: Terrier
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC

Scottish Terriers are a breed of dog best known for their dark black fur and their die-hard spirit. A Scottish Terrier, or Scottie, is a small Terrier. It has a muscular body and often appears to be barrel chested. Its traditional haircut is shaggy-to-the-ground. Scotties are fast and were originally bred in England. Their nickname is "little diehard" from James III of England.