Canadian Kennel Club Standard for the Scottish Terrier
This standard is used by Scottish Terrier breeders and judges in
Canada.
General Appearance
The face should wear a keen, sharp, and active
expression. both head and tail should be carried well up. The dog should
look very compact, well muscled and powerful, giving the impression of
immense power in a small size.
Size
Equal consideration must be given to height, length of back and
weight. Height at shoulder for either sex should be about 10 inches
(25cm). Generally, a well-balanced Scottish Terrier dog of correct size
should weigh from 19-22 lb. (9-10kg), and a Bitch, from 18-21 lb.
(8-9.5kg). The principal objective must be symmetry and balance.
Coat and Colour
Coat rather short, about 2 inches (5cm), dense
undercoat with outercoat intensely hard and wiry. Colou steel or iron
grey, brindled or grizzled, black, sandy or wheaton. White markings are
objectionable and can be allowed only on the chest and that to a slight
extent only.
Head
Skull long, of medium width, slightly domed and covered with
short, hard hair. It should not be quite flat, as there should be a slight
drop or stop between the eyes. Muzzle in proportion to the length of the
skull, with not too much taper towards the nose. Nose should be black and
of good size. The jaws should be level and square. The nose projects
somewhat over the mouth, giving the impression that the upper jaw is
longer than the lower. The teeth should be evenly placed, having a
scissors or level bite, with the former being preferable. Eyes set wide
apart, small and of almond shape, not round. Colour to be dark brown or
nearly black. To be bright, piercing, and set well under the brow. Ears
small, prick, set well up on the skull, rather pointed but not cut. The
hair on them should be short and velvety.
Neck
Moderately short, thick and muscular, strongly set on sloping
shoulders, but not so short as to appear clumsy.
Forequarters
Shoulders sloping. Both forelegs and hindlegs should be short and very
heavy in bone in proportion to the size of the dog. Forelegs straight or
slightly bent with elbows close to the body. Scottish Terriers should not
be out at the elbows.
Body
Moderately short and well ribbed up, chest broad and very deep, well
let down between the forelegs. Loin strong, flanks deep.
Hindquarters
Very muscular. Stifles should be well bent and legs
straight from hock to heel. Thighs very muscular. Feet round and thick
with strong nails, forefeet larger than the hind feet.
Tail
Never cut and about 7 inches(18cm) long, carried with a slight curve
but not over the back
Gait
The gait of the Scottish Terrier is peculiarly its own and is very
characteristic of the breed. It is not the square trot or walk that is
desirable in the long-legged breeds. The forelegs do not move in exact
parallel planes - rather in reaching out incline slightly inward. This is
due to the shortness of leg and width of chest. The action of the rear
legs should be square and true and at the trot both the hocks and stifles
should be flexed with vigorous motion.
Faults
Soft coat, round or very light eye, overshot or undershot jaw,
obviously oversize or undersize, shyness or timidity or failure to show
with head and tail up are faults to be penalized. No judge should put to
Winners or Best of Breed any Scottish Terrier not showing real terrier
character in ring.
Scale of Points
Skull..........5
Muzzle..........5
Eyes..........5
Ears..........10
Neck..........5
Chest..........5
Body..........15
Legs & Feet..........10
Tail..........2 1/2
Coat..........15
Size..........10
Color.......2 1/2
General Appearance..........10
Total..........100
Effective July, 1994
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© 2004 Canadian Scottish Terrier Club
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