How to Maintain a Scottish Terrier Haircut
A Scottish terrier haircut is important to maintain the breed’s distinct look. You can shave the coat to create an elegant look, or clip the hair around the paws and cute little beard. Either way, a Scottish terrier’s coat is a beautiful color and should be trimmed regularly. To give your Scottish a perfect look, consider hand stripping. Trimming is the best way to achieve a short, wavy, or curly haircut.
For a short, clean-cut, or to emphasize the Scottish terrier’s distinct profile, you can use scissors and a clipper. A Scottish Terrier’s outer coat is both hard and thin, with two coat layers. The topcoat is a dense, wiry look that can be either black or brindle in color. Compared to other coat types, the Scottish Terrier’s hair is relatively low-maintenance, making it ideal for daily use.
A Scottish Terrier is known for being hardheaded and loyal. They are often named for a famous pack of Scotties that accompanied the fourth Earl of Dumbarton. The Scottish Terrier was given the nickname “diehards” in the nineteenth century because of their hard-headedness. This breed is also excellent at protecting the home. The breed has been loved by many. Hitler even got two Scottish Terriers for Eva Braun!
If you choose to clip your Scottish Terrier’s hair yourself, you can do it yourself or hire a professional groomer to do it for you.
Clipping can cause your dog’s hair to be softer and shinier than normal, and it can damage the coat’s color. Clipping can also cause your Scottish terrier’s coat to become dull and difficult to restore to its original condition.
If you have a Scottie, you should also consider their socialization needs. Scotties are high-energy dogs and require moderate exercise daily. As their original purpose was as working dogs, they do not do well with low-energy indoor activities. They should be kept busy with regular playtime or outdoor activities. As a result, they’re not recommended for jogging, as their legs are short.
While they live an average of fourteen to 16 years, they have many health risks. Although they are hypoallergenic and relatively light shedders, they still require daily brushing. Shorter Scottish Terrier hair also requires less work and keeps your Scottie cooler in the summer. Some people believe that Scotties perspire through panting and need cooler temperatures to stay healthy. It is important to brush your Scottie regularly and avoid any carcinogens.
If you don’t feel comfortable clipping the ears, consider a tuft.
Trimming the ears will make them appear more correct and help balance the breed’s trademark “rectangular” head. This type of haircut may even win you over new Scotty customers! You can also give your Scottish terrier a more modern look by adding a few tufts to the back of its ears.
A Scottie’s first haircut is very important. While young, Scotties are still in the bonding stage. As a parent, you need to remain near your pup at all times during the grooming session. Your dog may even react negatively to the process and make you feel nervous. Make sure that you remain in the groomer’s view while he or she cuts your Scottie’s hair.
For the best results, you should take your dog to a professional groomer. Using clippers that can cut through the coat can make the wagging and wiggling of the hair difficult. This is a more intensive process than regular clipping. You should also be sure to give your Scottie the best conditioning possible. Scotties tend to grow facial hair more slowly than other breeds. A heat dryer will make this process easier, but you should still hand-dry him before attempting it.
Scotties are generally not large dogs. The breed standard calls for a dog no more than twelve inches high at the shoulder, but pet stock can be a few pounds larger. The perfect Scottish Terrier should fit the definition of a “four-poster” dog. Their square, well-knit body is a solid, sturdy dog, not dainty. You should also be sure to trim the legs and body hair in the direction of growth.
Meet Rose Camilla, an expert in the Terrier dog breed and an active writer and publisher. Camilla has been working with Terriers for over 12 years and her passion for them has only grown stronger with time. She has dedicated her life to understanding, training, and writing about Terriers.
