“SCOTTIES TACKLE WHATEVER SITUATION THEY ARE INVOLVED IN WITH A LEVEL OF HIGH ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM.”
of approval if their head is rubbed. But strangers should go with open hand palm up under their muzzle fi rst and to scratch the neck. It is a proper Scottie hand- shake, and earns respect. Judging a Scot- tie, is to bring hands open palms upward fi rst then rotate to touch the sides of the head, then lift with one hand under the muzzle while touching the head to feel stop, look at eyes under tht long brow, examine teeth, and gradually move to other parts of the head. We often have obedience and rally trials for Scotties, and most like to be indoors for that. To sit and stay can be trained with patience, but with a Scottie outdoors, the hunting and digging instincts are often too overpowering, and o ff they go. Th e STCA has obedience and rally in the ballroom of the Sheraton Bucks County on Friday morning of the Mont- gomery weekend. I once saw a dog who was showing in conformation act like he wanted to eat the dog beside him in the ring, but this same dog won top titles in obedience keeping his absolute cool o ff lead! It is due to his keen intelligence that he can learn, remember and discern every situation. Th e energy of a Scottie goes along with his strength of character and body. Scot- ties tackle whatever situation they are involved in with a level of high energy and
enthusiasm. To watch a Scottie in agility is to be thrilled and amazed at how fast they can run on those short legs. Sparring in the show ring is a display of character, and often judges are not fond of it because exhibitors often get too close and there is snarling. Bad behavior in public is “bad press” for the breed. If done well and correctly by those who know how to con- trol a situation and exhibitors who follow the rules, it is a beautiful sight to behold. Scottie’s have been owned by prominent world leaders such as US Presidents Roos- evelt, Bush and Eisenhower — even Hitler — owned Scotties. Th eir strong character is re fl ected in the dogs they owned. Th e joy of showing a Scottie is knowing that you have your best buddy on the end of the lead, or running with you in Agility or any other event. Even a walk or run in the park is a thrill with this keenly intel- ligent breed. If you can work out a true partnership as kindred spirit, your Scottie will be brilliant and happy by your side.
The monument to Roosevelt in Washington, DC has prompted many a Scottie photo shoot.
BIO Charla Hill, Charthill Scottish Terriers, Breeder/ Owner/Handler for over 30 years with over 200 cham- pions. Currently President of the Scottish Terrier Club of America.
“EVEN A WALK OR RUN IN THE PARK IS A THRILL WITH THIS KEENLY INTELLIGENT BREED.”
The best part of the show!
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