Scottish Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Scottish Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Origin and group: a British terrier; AKC Terrier group, FCI Group 3 (Terriers), Section 2 Small-sized Terriers, without working trial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Size: AKC height at the withers about 10 inches, back length about 11 inches, dogs 19 to 22 lb and bitches 18 to 21 lb; FCI height 25 to 28 cm, weight 8.5 to 10.5 kg.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Build: a small, sturdy, compact, short-legged dog of good bone and substance with a cobby body, a long head in proportion to size, a keen "varminty" expression, prick ears and an erect tail.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Coat and colour: a broken coat of hard, wiry outer hair over a soft dense undercoat that resists weather; colours are black, wheaten or brindle in any shade, with white allowed solely on the chest and chin and only to a slight degree.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament: alert, spirited yet stable and steady-going; a determined, thoughtful dog that is gentle with people but can be aggressive toward other dogs (the "Diehard"); FCI adds loyal, faithful, dignified, independent, reserved, courageous and intelligent, bold but never aggressive.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Penalised faults (AKC): a soft or curly coat; round, protruding or light eyes; overshot or undershot jaws; obvious over- or under-size; shyness or timidity; upright shoulders; weak front reach or rear drive; stiff or too-wide / too-close movement; a narrow front or rear; being out at the elbow; lacking bone and substance; a low-set tail; poor nose pigment; a coarse head; or failing to show head and tail up.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications (FCI): an aggressive or overly shy dog, or any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormality; males should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended.