The SCOTTISH TERRIER CLUB OF CALIFORNIA thanks you for inquiring about our favorite breed. We want you to purchase a healthy, well-bred Scottie puppy with a fine disposition. We also want to be sure that you receive full value for the price you pay. Scottie pups are sometimes available from other sources, but your best assurance of satisfaction is to buy your puppy from a reputable breeder.
The Reason Being:
A good breeder will only sell his or her puppies to good homes, never to wholesale or retail outlets. Also, breeders understand that all pedigreed Scotties are not breeding stock, and will explain to you the benefits of spaying or neutering. Pet shops sell puppies to anyone with money, even if the buyer would be better suited to a different dog. They generally buy in litter lots from breeders whose only goal is to breed more puppies. Such puppies are seldom, if ever, tested or screened for genetic disorders. This can result in "surprise" health problems later in life. And often they sell puppies shipped immediately after weaning (3 to 5 weeks), which have not been properly socialized
The Scottish Terrier, or "Scottie" as they are commonly called, are first and foremost a terrier. They typify "power in a small package" and are on of the more aggressive breeds in this group as exemplified by their true and complete terrier qualities. Visit our Breeder Referral page for more info.
We know that Scotties are not the breed for everyone, so we try to make sure that you know something about this breed before you make the long-term commitment to care for and love each other. They do need to be primarily inside dogs and we will not place dogs that will be left outside for extended periods. They do need to be professionally groomed on a regular basis (6-8 weeks) and brushed and combed at least once a week and, of course, kept free of fleas. The decision to add a Scottie to your life is not one to be made lightly or on impulse. You must first evaluate your needs, the needs of your family, what you want in a dog and whether this breed is the one for you. Adopting a dog -- any dog -- is a long-term commitment; with proper care, many Scotties can live 12 or more years.
Before you make any decision, make sure you know exactly how a Scottie will affect your life. Dogs require a substantial time commitment from you. A Scottie will need to spend time with you; after all, you are getting a dog for companionship, aren't you? And that takes time to develop and nurture. Your Scottie will also require grooming, training play times and exercise. All of these things take time. Small things that need to be done daily take time, too. Dogs need to be walked, and their feces need to be picked up and disposed of. The dog's water needs to be changed regularly and, of course, the dog must be fed. He needs regular grooming, which should include bathing, teeth brushing, ear cleaning and toenail trimming. (The more you walk, the fewer toenail trimmings are required.)
Dogs need to be part of a pack and if you are to be this Scottie's pack, he needs to be part of your life. If some of the family members are less than pleased at the prospect of adding a dog, the dog will sense it and suffer for it. One person's animosity, lack of caring, anger, neglect or abuse could severely traumatize the dog. Everyone must agree to adopt a dog and that the Scottie is the right dog.
Another Specialty put to put to bed and we are already working on 2011. There are so many people to thank who all work to bring our Show to a success. The Show Committee works all year preparing for the event and it shows. Members meet at the grounds to set up Jacki, Sherry, Julie, Sylvia and Karen hope I didn’t leave anyone out. Trophy committee Jacki Forkel and Sherry Swickard brought us wonderful items for trophies. Sylvia Moody busy decorating the ring. Web and Darrah help with set-up and take down. Charlene brought us wonderful morning hospitality and a fabulous lunch. Joyce brought us those very popular donuts.
Sandy Meek coordinating the lunch reservations. Paul Lafontaine not only does our advertising but takes wonderful pictures of the dogs showing when he could be sitting with his feet up. Ring Stewards Pam Offutt and Lanie McClendon see our rings run smoothly. Adrian Sanchez handled dinner arrangements and Mary Ann Groner took the reservations. Becky Utts and Willa Caddin set the tables with wonderful decorations. Becky’s hand painted tiles were wonderful and Willa’s “beachy” decorations were great. Debbie and Diana helped with dinner set-up and sold tickets for the raffle prizes. Ted and Hilda brought us great items for the raffle. Sue Maniscalco our statistician presented the annual awards. Sue also put together a lovely tribute to the late Jerry Roszman who will be missed by us all for his smile, wonderful sense of humor and love of our breed.
Click here to see all of the winnersProper care of our senior scotties will insure them spending many wonderful years with their families. Check back for informative information we will be posting shortly.
The next meeting is September 11, 2010 at noon. The meeting will be held at Jeanie Jennings house. Please contact Jeanie if you need directions to this event.