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
© Canadian Kennel Club
Copyright © 2004 Canadian Scottish Terrier Club
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