Scottese Breed Information & Characteristics

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Scotteses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Selfish
Easygoing

Scottese will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

United States

Scottish Terrier and Maltese

2000's

Brown

Black

Brindle
Fawn
Black
White

The coat of a Scottese is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Scottese can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Scottese dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Scottese breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Hemophilia
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Complete Blood Profile
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Chemistry
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Scottese have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Scottese breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Scotteses are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottese, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scotteses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Scottese is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Scottese should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-22 pound (3 - 10 kg) Scottese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Scottese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Scottese is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Scotteses are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Scotteses are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Scotteses are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Scotteses are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Scotteses are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Scotteses have an average level of playfulness. The Scotteses, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Scottese dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.