Scottish Terrier E-Book

Muriel P. Lee

• Herausgeber: CompanionHouse Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Serie: Comprehensive Owner's Guide
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 248

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2012

Beschreibung

The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed.

Leseprobe

Physical Characteristics of the Scottish Terrier

(from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Skull: Long and of medium width, slightly domed and covered with short, hard hair. In profile, the skull should appear flat. There should be a slight but definite stop between the skull and muzzle at eye level, allowing the eyes to be set in under the brow.

Ears: Small, prick, set well up on the skull and pointed, but never cut. From the front, the outer edge of the ear should form a straight line up from the side of the skull.

Head: Long in proportion to the overall length and size of the dog. In profile, the skull and muzzle should give the appearance of two parallel planes.

Eyes: Set wide apart and well in under the brow. They should be small, bright and piercing, and almond-shaped. The color should be dark brown or nearly black.

Nose: Black, regardless of coat color, and of good size, projecting somewhat over the mouth.

Neck: Moderately short, strong, thick and muscular, blending smoothly into well laid back shoulders.

Muzzle: Approximately equal to the length of skull with only a slight taper to the nose. A correct Scottish Terrier muzzle should fill an average man’s hand.

Teeth: Large and evenly spaced, having either a scissors or level bite, the former preferred.

Jaw: Square, level and powerful.

Chest: Broad, very deep and well let down between the forelegs. The forechest should extend well in front of the legs and drop well down into the brisket. The chest should not be flat or concave, and the brisket should nicely fill an average man's slightly-cupped hand.

Forequarters: The shoulders should be well laid back and moderately well knit at the withers. The forelegs should be very heavy in bone, straight or slightly bent with elbows close to the body, and set in under the shoulder blade with a definite forechest in front of them. The forefeet should be larger than the hind feet, round, thick and compact with strong nails. The front feet should point straight ahead, but a slight "toeing out" is acceptable.

Topline: Firm and level.

Tail: About seven inches long and never cut. It should be set on high and carried erectly, either vertical or with a slight curve forward. Thick at the base, tapering gradually to a point.

Body: Moderately short with ribs extending well back into a short, strong loin, deep flanks and very muscular hindquarters. The ribs should be well sprung out from the spine, forming a broad, strong back, then curving down and inward to form a deep body that would be nearly heart-shaped if viewed in cross-section.

Hindquarters: The thighs should be very muscular and powerful for the size of the dog with the stifles well bent and the legs straight from hock to heel. Hocks should be well let down and parallel to each other.

Coat: Broken coat. It is a hard, wiry outer coat with a soft, dense undercoat.

Size, Proportion, Substance: The Scottish Terrier should have a thick body and heavy bone. The principal objective must be symmetry and balance without exaggeration. Height at withers for either sex should be about 10 inches. The length of back from withers to set-on of tail should be approximately 11 inches. Generally, a well-balanced Scottish Terrier dog should weigh from 19 to 22 pounds and a bitch from 18 to 21 pounds.

Color: Black, wheaten or brindle of any color.

Contents

History of the Scottish Terrier

Meet the distinctive Scottish Terrier, one of the renowned terrier breeds of Scotland, and trace its history back over 150 years. One of the earliest-recognized breeds by the American Kennel Club, the Scottish Terrier has achieved many successes internationally and has become a companion dog of choice in many countries.

Characteristics of the Scottish Terrier

This terrier among terriers is an energetic, robust character whose mind is quick and all his own, ideal for the responsible owner who is patient and good-humored. The chapter also outlines some of the potential health problems of which prospective owners should be aware.

Breed Standard for the Scottish Terrier

Learn the requirements of a well-bred Scottish Terrier by studying the description of the breed set forth in the American Kennel Club standard. Both show dogs and pets must possess key characteristics as outlined in the breed standard.

Your Puppy Scottish Terrier

Find out about how to locate a well-bred Scottish Terrier puppy. Discover which questions to ask the breeder and what to expect when visiting the litter. Prepare for your puppy shopping spree. Also discussed are home safety, the first trip to the vet, socialization and solving basic puppy problems.

Everyday Care of Your Scottish Terrier

Cover the specifics of taking care of your Scottish Terrier every day: feeding for the puppy, adult and senior dog; grooming, including coat care, ears, eyes, nails and bathing; and exercise needs for your dog. Also discussed are the essentials of dog identification.

Training Your Scottish Terrier

Begin with the basics of training the puppy and adult dog. Learn the principles of house-training the Scottish Terrier, including the use of crates and basic scent instincts. Enter Puppy Kindergarten and introduce the pup to his collar and leash and progress to the basic commands. Find out about obedience classes and other activities.

Healthcare of Your Scottish Terrier

By Lowell Ackerman DVM, DACVD

Become your dog’s healthcare advocate and a well-educated canine keeper. Select a skilled and able veterinarian. Discuss pet insurance, vaccinations and infectious diseases, the neuter/spay decision and a sensible, effective plan for parasite control, including fleas, ticks and worms.

Your Senior Scottish Terrier

Know when to consider your Scottish Terrier a senior and what special needs he will have. Learn to recognize the signs of aging in terms of physical and behavioral traits and what your vet can do to optimize your dog’s golden years. Consider some advice about saying goodbye to your beloved pet.

Showing Your Scottish Terrier

Step into the center ring and find out about the world of showing pure-bred dogs. Here’s how to get started in AKC shows, how they are organized and what’s required for your dog to become a champion. Take a leap into the realms of obedience trials, agility, earthdog events and tracking tests.

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Photography by:

Carol Ann Johnson and Alice van Kempen,

with additional photographs by

Paulette Braun, T. J. Calhoun, Isabelle Francais, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Bill Jonas, Tam C. Nguyen and Antonio Philippe.

Illustrations by Renée Low and Patricia Peters.

Sir Paynton Pigott’s Granite was the first Scottish Terrier entered in a Kennel Club show. Circa 1877.

The Scottish Terrier is a stalwart dog that hails from the Scottish Highlands. He may be small in size but he is robust, strong of heart and sturdy of limb—truly a big dog in a little package. In the early years, he was called the Aberdeen Terrier after the area from which he came, and the Diehard, due to his staying power when pursuing a fox or other vermin. At first, many may think that the Scottie, with his short, muscular legs and his long head, is out of balance, but once you are used to a Scottie’s looks and mannerisms, you will become a lifelong fan of the breed.

This book will give you the history of the breed and tell you about the character of this sturdy dog. You will also learn about puppy care, training and concerns in the breed. From the color photos you will see that this is a smart and attractive dog who makes a wonderful companion. This may not be the breed for everyone, but if you like an active and plucky dog, one that fits easily into city or country life, the Scottie may just be the dog for you.

Perhaps the writer William Haynes said it best: “Words fail me when I want to describe the Scottish Terrier. To me he is the dog of dogs, my personal opinion being all dogs are good; any terrier is better; a Scottie is best!...Nobody seems to fall madly in love with a Scottie at first sight, but nobody can live in the same house with him a week and not love him.”

THE BEGINNINGS OF THE SCOTTISH TERRIER

In the history of the dog world, the Scottish Terrier is not an old breed; however, its official beginnings, which trace back to the mid-1800s, place it among one of the older breeds recognized by the UK’s Kennel Club, which is the registering organization of the Scottie’s home country.

The Scottish Terrier belongs to the group of dogs described as terriers, from the Latin word terra, meaning “earth.” The terrier is a dog that has been bred to work beneath the ground to drive out small and large vermin, rodents and other animals that can be a nuisance to country living.

All of the dogs in the Terrier Group originated in the British Isles with the exception of the Miniature Schnauzer. Many of the terrier breeds were derived from a similar ancestor and, as recently as the mid-1800s, the terriers fell roughly into two basic categories: the rough-coated, short-legged dogs of Scotland and the longer legged, smooth-coated dogs of England.

The family of Scotch Terriers, those bred in Scotland, divide themselves into the modern Scottish Terrier, the West Highland White Terrier, the Cairn Terrier and the Skye Terrier. In the early 1800s, a dog referred to as a Scotch Terrier could be any of the first three breeds mentioned, as inter-breeding was common among these breeds. All three breed types could come from one litter. Often color was the deciding factor in determining the dog’s breed.

“SCOTCH” TERRIER

Contrary to what many believe, (“Is that a White or a Black Scottie?”), the two dogs on the Scotch bottle are the Scottish Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier. The Scottie has a long muzzle with a longer ear placed high on his head; the Westie has a short, broad muzzle with smaller ears. The Scottish Terrier is a much heavier-boned and heavier-bodied dog than is the Westie.

The Wire-haired or Scottish Terrier as it looked in 1843.

For many centuries, Scotland had raised a short-legged dog, one that could creep into burrows and cairns and rout out vermin of all shapes and sizes. All of these dogs were derived from the old Scotch Terrier. By 1877, these dogs were shown in the “Hardcoated Scottish Terrier” class, which comprised dogs of questionable lineage that came in a variety of colors. In 1879, The Kennel Club offered classes for the Scotch or Broken-haired Terrier, and this marks the official beginning of the Scottish Terrier.

The attractive white terrier known as the West Highland White Terrier is closely related to the Scottish Terrier. Although the breeds appear quite different today, at one time they could occur in the same litters.

The Cairn Terrier, another handsome short-legged breed from Scotland, is associated with the development of the Scottie.

The Scottish Terrier appeared as a distinct breed at The Kennel Club show in London with an entry of 13. The winners were Tartan and the bitch Splinter II. Splinter, when bred to Tartan, produced four champions, of which one was the first great Scottie: Eng. Ch. Dundee.

In 1882, a group of fanciers in Scotland formed a club for the Scottish Terrier. Although the club disbanded five years later, the group did succeed in drawing up a standard for the breed, a written description of what the ideal Scottish Terrier should look like. This was an early milestone, as now there could be some uniformity in the dogs that were being shown. The standard first published by Vero Shaw in his Illustrated Book of the Dog later appeared in 1883 in the Kennel Club Register, where it was titled “Points of the Hard-Haired Scotch Terriers.”

In 1883, the Scottish Terrier Club of England was founded with the assistance of Mr. H. J. Ludlow, who was an ardent Scottish Terrier fancier, having bred 8 of the first 20 champions in the breed. Other early dogs who made a significant contribution to the breed were Bonaccord, grandsire of Dundee and Ch. Rascal, who sired only two champions, but another great dog, Seafield, was very closely linebred on Rascal. Seafield was bred to his half-sister and produced Seafield Rascal in 1898, who was the sire of six champions. Eng. Ch. Alister was the son of Lorna Doone, who was out of Ch. Dundee. If pedigrees could be traced back for enough generations (and if there were a piece of paper large enough!), almost all Scotties would trace their roots back to these dogs. Dorothy Caspersz, in her book The Popular Scottish Terrier, traces the old Scottish Terrier lines in depth.

Ch. Gaisgill Monah of Mrs. C. M. Cross’s kennels, with two of her puppies who became champions.

Bred by Mr. W. Singleton from Ch. Heather Fashion Hint, this is Walsing Wallet, born in 1933 and a champion in 1934.

By the 1900s Mr. W. L. McClandish, owner of the famous Ems Kennels, became very active in the breed. Between 1905 and 1912, eight champions were made up in this kennel, in addition to producing the first wheaten champion, Ch. Ems Morning Nip. Mr. McClandish was secretary of the Scottish Terrier Club from 1903 to 1914 and was chairman of The Kennel Club for many years. He was also a writer and his early works on the breed did much to increase its popularity; some are still used as references on the breed. With the advent of World War I, the Ems Kennel closed, as did many English kennels. There was little breeding and few, if any, dog shows during the war period.

Popular Scottish singer Sir Harry Lauder shown with one of his famous Scotties, Ch. Heather Realisation, winner of 11 Challenge Certificates. Sir Harry is dressed in traditional garb for a special occasion.

Three breeders came to the fore after World War I: A. G. Cowley of the Albourne Kennels and Robert Chapman Jr. and Sr. of the Heather Kennels. Both of these kennels produced some superior dogs that became standard bearers of the breed on both sides of the Atlantic.

A. G. Cowley started his breeding program in 1909, managed to keep his kennel going through the war years and stayed very active in the breed through the 1920s and 1930s. He made up 43 British champions, of which 22 were bred by him. Dorothy Caspersz wrote, “Small wonder he was alluded to as the ‘Albourne Wizard’ and deserved the title. Probably only once in a century is such a being born.”

Four dogs referred to as “The Four Horsemen” established the modern type of the Scottish Terrier, and three of these were bred or owned by Cowley. The four dogs were: Eng. Ch. Albourne Barty, Albourne Annie Laurie, Marksman of Docken and Eng. Ch. Heather Necessity. Barty, whelped in 1925, was a black dog, low to the ground and of substantial bone. Barty sired eight champions. In 1928, of the 38 Challenge Certificates awarded by The Kennel Club, Barty’s get won 13 of them. Albourne Annie Laurie, considered to be one of the great English producing matrons, produced three champions in one year from a litter sired by Barty. Marksman of Docken was Annie Laurie’s littermate, whom Caspersz described as “a great dog in every sense of the word, grandly proportioned throughout...huge bone and powerful quarters...he had terrific character and a perfect temperament.” Although he produced no great sons, his daughters and granddaughters proved to be outstanding producers.

The fourth of the “Horsemen,” but certainly not the least, was the great Heather Necessity from the Heather Kennels of Robert Chapman. Robert Chapman and his brother James had a very successful kennel that dominated the Scottish Terrier scene in the 1930s. The two brothers continued the kennel that their father had started at the turn of the century. Both brothers had an eye for a dog, whether it was a dog they had bred or one they had purchased. Necessity had originally been purchased by Mr. Cowley under the name of Snookers Double. Entered at a show at the sale price of £100, the dog was quickly purchased by Bob Chapman, who changed his name to Heather Necessity. Necessity was used extensively at stud and was a remarkable sire. It was generally conceded that this dog was producing the stock of a new type that the breeders were seeking. He had good length of head, excessive for those days, a short body, a rudder for a tail that he carried erectly, neat little ears and small, dark eyes of the correct shape. He sired 10 champion sons, of which 5 became Best in Show winners. His son Eng. Ch. Heather Fashion Hint, whelped in 1929, sired 13 champions, among them the record-breaking Eng. Ch. Heather Realisation, whelped in 1934. Realisation became a champion at the age of 10 months when he received his third Challenge Certificate (CC). He was the winner of 43 Challenge Certificates, went Best in Show 22 times and was the sire of 6 champions.

Whelped in 1927, this is Eng. Ch. Heather Necessity, one of the pillars of the breed.

HEATHER NECESSITY’S FIVE BIS SONS:

Eng. Ch. Heather Ambition—Sire of 7 champions

Eng. Ch. Heather Fashion Hint—Sire of 13 English champions, sire of 26 American champions. Sire of Eng. Ch. Heather Realisation

Eng. Ch. Crich Certainty—foundation dog for Deephaven Kennels in the US.

Eng. Ch. Heather Essential—sire of Ch. Hillcote Laddie, sire of 15 American champions

Eng. Ch. Sandheys Silvertip

A foundation of American bloodlines, Am. Ch. Edgerstoune Troubadour, sired by Walsing Winning Trick of Edgerstoune ex Ch. Edgerstoune Orphan, was himself the sire of 35 champions.

MRS. WINANT AND EDGERSTOUNE

Edgerstoune Kennels, owned by Mrs. John Winant, thrived from the late 1920s until the 1950s. Mrs. Winant imported many fine dogs from England, including the great West Highland White Terrier Ch. Wolvey Pattern of Edgerstoune. John Marvin noted in his book that Mrs. Winant had “an astute ability to pick a winner at home or abroad.” Many years ago, she judged a show in England and placed a Westie bitch Best in Show. Immediately after the judging, she bought the bitch and brought her back to America. The acquisition was Ch. Wolvey Pattern of Edgerstoune, who went Best in Show at Westminster. Years later, the same situation was repeated. Again in England, a Mrs. Eppley placed a Scottish Terrier Best in Show and then bought the dog. Ch. Walsing Winning Trick of Edgerstoune emulated Pattern and also reached the pinnacle at Westminster.

The list of great dogs from both the Albourne Kennels and the Heather Kennels is lengthy, and both kennels made a major impact on both sides of the Atlantic. The 1930s have been described as the “golden years” of the Scottish Terrier, and indeed they were, as it is unusual to have two such strong kennels breeding and showing such exceptional stock at the same time.

In addition to Crowley and Chapman, several other individuals should be briefly mentioned. Max Singleton started the Walsing Kennels in the 1930s and became a force in the breed in the 1940s. Dorothy Caspersz was particularly known for her writing ability, and she authored several books on the breed and was a contributor to Our Dogs magazine. Dorothy Gabriel also wrote a book on the Scottish Terrier and was a contributor to Dog World with her monthly articles on the breed. Both women also judged the breed. Betty Penn-Bull wrote that “Dorothy was a fearless judge and was very forthright and outspoken in her views which were usually full of good sense.”

Again, as had happened during World War I, dog breeding more or less came to a standstill in Great Britain with the outbreak of World War II. The first open show held after the war was given by the Scottish Terrier Breeders and Exhibitors’ Association in 1945 and drew an entry of 223. In 1946, the first Championship Show was held with an entry of 250 Scotties. It took little time after the war for the Scottie to be on firm footing once again. In 1947, Eng. Ch. Walsing Winning Trick was the first post-war male champion to be made up.

Many kennels became active in the late 1940s; only a few can be mentioned here. Max Singleton, of Walsing, continued to breed and made up about 10 English champions. Walsing Winning Trick, his top dog, was exported to the US, where he won the Best in Show award at the Westminster Kennel Club show, the premier American show. He also sired 23 American champions. Eng. Ch. Wild Winter of Barberry Knowe was also exported to America to the Stalter kennel.

Mr. A. H. James of the Westpark Kennels made up 13 champions. His exceptional dog was Eng. Am. Ch. Westpark Derriford Baffie, winner of 35 CCs, sire of 8 English champions and 20 American champions, and winner of 22 Bests in Show in America. In addition, Eng Ch. Westpark Rio Grande sired 21 American champions and Westpark Masterpiece sired 7 champions.

Miss Betty Penn-Bull of the Kennelgarth Kennels was a very active breeder and exhibitor who started in the 1930s and continued to exhibit and breed well into the 1980s. Close to 30 English champions have come out of her kennel, of which the best known was Eng. Ch. Kennelgarth Viking. Viking sired 23 English champions and over 50 champions worldwide. He was the winner of two Bests in Show at major Open Shows. Viking was the sire of Eng. Ch. Gosmore Eilburn Admiration, winner of 22 CCs; Eng. Ch. Gaywyn Viscountess, winner of 15 CCs, and Eng. Ch. Gillsie Highland Lass, dam of 5 champions. Miss Penn-Bull has been a very colorful exhibitor as well as a colorful individual. In 1980 she judged the Scottish Terrier Club of America’s national specialty at Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. The author was at that show and was amazed at how her stamina held up through a very large entry and a very wet and cold day.

OUTSTANDING BARDENE DOGS BRED BY WALTER PALETHORPE:

Eng. Am. Can. Ch. Bardene Boy Blue—imported to US by Anstamm Kennels in 1961. Winner of 7 all-breed Bests in Show, 67 Group firsts. Sired two Scottish Terrier Club of America Lloyd Trophy winners.

Eng. Am. Can. Ch. Bardene Bingo—imported to US by Carnation Kennels in 1964. Top American Terrier in 1966, Best in Show Westminster, Sire of 48 champions, of which 11 became top producers. Sire of Ch. Bardene Bobby Dazzler.

Eng. Am. Can. Ch. Bardene Bobby Dazzler—imported to US by Anstamm Kennels in 1965. Sire of 32 champions, winner of Lloyd Trophy in 1966.

Eng., Am., Can. Ch. Bardene Boy Blue, sire of 41 champions.

Mrs. Muriel Owen of the Gaywyn Kennels has been a well-known breeder since the 1940s, and many champions have come out of her kennel. Eng. Ch. Gaywyn Likely Lad, winner of 22 CCs, was exported to the US, where he continued his winning ways. Eng. Ch. Gaywyn Kingson sired 10 champions, and Eng. Ch. Gaywyn Landmark sired 17 champions. Muriel and her husband have hosted many a party during the first week in July, when the English and visiting fanciers have had the opportunity to eat well and socialize at their lovely home. The Gaskells, the Owenses’ daughter and her husband, have also produced many champions and winners under the Mayson prefix, particularly Eng. Ch. Mayson Monopoly, who won 32 CCs, sired by Gaywyn Kingson.

A well-known Scottish Terrier breeder of the 1930s was Mrs. C. M. Cross. She won acclaim as the owner of kennels which produced some of the finest specimens in the world, examples of which are shown here.

Elsie Meyers of the Reanda Kennels was another long-time Scottie breeder and exhibitor. Mrs. Meyers bred at least 30 champions and had some top-winning dogs. Eng. Ch. Reanda Ringold won 20 CCs and Eng. Ch. Reanda Rosita produced 9 champions. Mrs. Meyers continued to breed and exhibit well into the 1980s. Bergit Coady, a very well-known California handler, began her terrier training with Mrs. Meyer.

The Bardene dogs, bred by Walter Palethorpe, have certainly influenced the Scottish Terrier in America more than any other kennel in the 1960s and 1970s. Three Bardene dogs were exported to the United States. Eng. Am. Can. Ch. Bardene Bingo was sent to Carnation Kennels, where he was handled by the great American terrier handler Bob Bartos. Three consecutive Bests in Show from the classes in both US and Canada finished Bingo’s championships. Bingo was the top terrier in 1966 and the winner of the most prestigious American shows.

Eng Ch. Westpark Rio Grande, son of Eng Ch. Westpark Masterpiece, sired 33 champions.

THE OUTSTANDING WESTPARK DOGS:

Westpark Masterpiece—whelped 1945, sired by Walsing Wizard. Sired 7 English champions.

Eng. Ch. Westpark Rio Grande—whelped 1948, sired by Westpark Masterpiece. Sired 12 English champions, 21 American champions. His son Ch. Wyrebury Wrangler sired 21 American champions.

Eng. Am. Ch. Westpark Derriford Baffie—whelped 1952. Grandson of Rio Grande. Sired 7 English champions, 20 American champions. Winner of many Bests in Show, including the Scottish Terrier Club of America’s national specialty and Westminster Kennel Club.

Many famous artists, like E. G. Chapman, were intrigued by Scotties and produced many interesting renderings of the breed.

In 1961, Eng. Am. Can. Ch. Bardene Boy Blue was exported to the kennels of Anthony and Miriam Stamm of Anstamm Kennels. Winner of several Bests in Show, he was also a tremendous producer. In 1965, Eng. Am. Can. Ch. Bardene Bobby Dazzler was also exported to Anstamm and, again, another Bardene dog made his mark in America. These three dogs made a tremendous impact upon the Scottie in the United States.

The kennels of Great Britain have not only won and produced well in the UK but their dogs have also continued their winning ways in the ring and in the whelping box in America. The list is too long for this short history, but the following names should be mentioned: Mr. W. Berry of Wyrebury Kennels, Mr. and Mrs. McGill of Glendoune Kennels, Archie MacLaren of Viewpark Kennels and the Gills of Gillsie and Gillson Kennels.

Scottish Terriers were first exported to the United States in the 1880s. By the late 1890s, several exhibitors had become active in showing. In 1902, the first American champion was made up: Ch. Tiree, son of Eng. Ch. Allister. The breed had its ups and downs during the late 1890s until Dr. Fayette Ewing of Louisiana took up the flag and finished two champions in 1900. He worked tirelessly to promote the breed in America. Dr. Ewing bred under the Nosegay prefix and was the first to write an extensive book on the breed. By 1911, the breed had its first Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winner, Ch. Tickle ‘em Jock.

DOROTHY GABRIEL WROTE ABOUT THE SCOTTIE:

“The character of the Scottish Terrier is wonderful. He is essentially a one man’s dog, loving his home and his owner...he is always ready for a long ramble or a day’s ratting...He is self-centered, deep natured with a soul both for laughter and tragedy. As a sportsman he is unsurpassed...-Anything that means ‘fur’ he will kill, from badger to the lowly house mouse, and woe betide the marauding cat that crosses his path, but his own cat is sacred.…There is nothing frothy or shallow in the nature of a Scottie...He is absolutely honourable, incapable of a mean or petty action, large hearted and loving, with the soul and mind of an honest gentleman.”

The Dutch have always been involved in purebred dogs, the Scottie being no exception. Mrs. Alf Muriel Levison with some of her champion dogs of the 1930s.

The period from 1920 to 1940 saw startling progress and rise in the Scottish Terrier’s popularity. Not only were the British dogs imported but the great British handlers also came to the US with the dogs. In the 1930s, the Scottish Terrier reached the height of its popularity in America, placing third in the American Kennel Club registrations for five years.

During the 1930s, Deephaven Kennels of Ted Bennett in Minneapolis, Minnesota bred 24 champions, with Bob Bartos handling the dogs. Four champion bitches produced a total of 16 champions, and 3 males produced a total of 38 champions. Ch. Deephaven Red Seal was a cornerstone of the breed, producing 25 champions.

Edgerstoune Kennels, owned by Mrs. John Winant, wife of the Ambassador to Great Britain, imported Ch. Walsing Winning Trick, sire of 23 champions and winner of some of the greatest of American shows. Blanche Reeg of Blanart Kennels also bred some top Scots: Ch. Blanart Barcarolle, whelped in 1947, produced 10 champions, and her progeny have produced close to 60 champions. Two of her sons, Ch. Blanart Bolero and Ch. Blanart Barrister, produced a total of 34 champions. Ch. Blanart Bewitching, granddaughter of Barcarolle, won seven all-breed Bests in Show and won the Terrier Group twice at Westminster Kennel Club, in addition to producing seven champions.

Eng. Ch . Greyling of Rookes, owned by Mrs. D. J. Sharp, derived from Heather Ideal. The dog was born in 1932 and achieved the title of champion in 1934.