Ahh, the Scottish Terrier…more commonly known as a ‘Scottie’. They, er…we are solidly compact dogs with vivid personalities. We are independent, confident, dignified, and eerily human-like in character. Only Scottie owners truly understand just how unique the breed really is.
Below are some the things that make us Scotties so special, as told through the pictures of some of my Instagram BFF’s (Best Fur Friends).
13 Things Only Scottie Owners Understand
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Scotties control you with a simple look. Expressive, human-like eyes that penetrate your soul. “You will do as I say, human. Now go in the kitchen and get me some cheese”.
2. We have humans wrapped around our tiny but mighty little paws. Look at this face…this paw placement! No human could resist!
3. Speaking of tiny but mighty…Scotties don’t know they are compact doggos. We stand tall & proud. Often standing up to the biggest of opponents with utmost bravery!
4. As a matter of fact, we really aren’t afraid of much. Not even heights, or free falling. Weeeee!
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Let’s just say that Blake’s first attempt at a single step didn’t got down too well. Pun intended. 🤣
5. We love gardening and helping out in the yard (maybe a little too much…watch out for unsupervised digging pawties!).
6. We are also expert dancers. A little shuffle here, a little shuffle there….One, Two, Three, Four. One, Two, Three, Four!
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The Scottie Shuffle #scottie #willyandwaylon #scottietude #scottieshuffle #doglife #dogpark
7. We are sick of being called Schnauzers…because, well…we aren’t. We are Scottish and we are PROUD! Get it right 😛 Does this pawfect little face look like the face of Schnauzer? No, sir!
8. When we go to the beach, we turn into sand-monsters. We like to blend in completely with our surroundings. Totally incognito.
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They are SCOTTIES…LOVE THEM!!!
I will die for mine…the only true love ever😘
they are the best thing that ever happened to humans. They just mean soooo much!! <3 <3
they are the BEST…so so so much love for them!! <3
Scotties are very loyal and very lovable
soooo loyal. Hamilton is a 1-person dog. He loves me to death and never leaves my side.
Scotties are loyal, protective, and fun!
100% – yes, yes and so much yes. Fun is a big one. we laugh everyday with the things that our Scottie does. Such characters!
My scottie is super smart! It’s like a person.
yes – they are JUST like little humans. From the way they use their eyes, to the way they have such strong opinions. Love them so much!
Scotties are the best doggo out there. Very fierce and very handsome.
agreed!! the most handsome of the dogs, in our humble opinion…we are not biased at all 😀
They are amazing and so love-able and, it is a privilege to be owned by a Scottie.
100% agree with you: it is a privilege to be owned by a Scottie!! Haha <3 <3
After 40 years of owning a Scottie, they resilient, stoic, lovable, independent, cuteness overload, determined , dignified , protective, stubborn, did i say stubborn? Wouldnt have it any other way.
40 years of owning scotties!! that is AMAZING!!!! Stubborn to the max. I think I need to do a part 2 to this list so I can add some more of these traits. You hit the nail on the scottie head 😀
Great footballers and squirrel observers
yesss – the BEST footballers and squirrel observers. If there was a Scottie team in the world cup; they would win. If there was squirrel watching at the Olympics, they would win that as well! <3
Scottie dogs are such characters personality plus Very bossy But that’s what I love so much about the breed Very independent they can take you or leave you It’s really up to them haha.
Love my scottie dog
Tim Sacramento, ca
Hi Tim – you could not be more right! hahah they are so independent. They are the kings/queens of the house. haha 🙂
Everything sooooo true
There are a couple more things we could have added to the list. Will have to make a part 2 to this post! 😀
Love those veggies!
Part of a healthy diet!! hahah
There is nothing better in the world than your Scottie smiling at you when you come home
100%….smiling and wiggling that compact little butt of theirs. haha
Scotties are great companions! They are loyal and protective of the ones they love! They keep you company and enjoy being the center of attention! But when days are bad, they seem to know when to be there for you! Because I know that for fact! My scottie Sir Dylan Aloyd was there for me! Scotties are proud, happy, very social, curious and just wonderful dogs to have!!!!
They are so loyal! I need to do a part 2 to this post because people have added so many other characteristics that are SO Scottie…They are so intuitive, love the so much!
There is nothing like a Scottie. Sophisticated, Regal and with high self esteem they don’t let anyone know if they’re hurt – certainly not other dogs. Fierce and loyal. Stubborn and impossible. Human like and stunningly gorgeous. They know who they are and they know how to get what they want. Loyal and fun, and their unending eye rolls. Smart, amazing, clever, quirky Scotties – my favorite breed in the world, and the breed that keeps me on my toes.
I think you listed all of their characteristics! We have our fourth one now, and he was an owner surrender at a shelter. We don’t know how they could have given him up, but we are just glad that he’s ours!
you have had 4 scotties!!! what a blessing. I cannot imagine what a surrender must feel like – so sad. SOOOO happy that you were able to give him his forever home!! <3 <3
There really isint anything like a Scottie. And only us scottie owners really, truly understand that. Thanks for sharing with us your thoughts and feelings. They truly are the best breed in the world <3
Scotties are a special breed that only a scottie lover will understand. They are popular, even though not recognized by many, as they are used in many things a lot more than any other breed: children’s clothes, mugs, planters, etc….and they are a lot more distinguished! They are perfect.
this is soo soo true..you just gave me an awesome new post idea. thanks!! 🙂
Driving along the avenue, I saw this little guy, walking tall and proud, in a very british way,if I may say so. I fell in love and this was 40 years ago. We had 5 of those darling and currently live with two. They also really are my wife’s bodyguards. Whenever she’s in a room and there are strangers, both of them will discreetly come a lie in a Vee, in front of her. No-one crosses the line….
Scottish Terriers really are the best dogs in the world….we aren’t biased at all. 😀
There’s one thing more that I’m amazed no one has mentioned… Scotties are the leaders/inventors of the ‘Stink Eye’.
If they are seriously displeased with you, you will automatically become the recipient of one of them looks that could turn you to stone.
Yeessss – such a scottie trait!!! we are going to have to do a part 2 to this post and most definitely include Stink Eye! haha