A Wee bit of History!
Scotties were originally bred to hunt and kill vermin on farms and to hunt badgers and foxes in the Highlands of Scotland. The actual...
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Famous
There have been some very famous Scotties. Scotties were introduced to America in the early 1890s, but it was not until the years...
Astronaut Food
Food for thought!
Exciting News on the WORM front
It is exciting and 100% true. We do not need to use toxic de-wormers systematically any more. We can now use a simple and cheap testing...
Scotties and cats can live together!
Scotties can co-exist quite happily with cats especially if introduced while they are puppies. Before you bring your new puppy home its a...
Worming
STOP wasting your money on unnecessary dewormers. STOP exposing your Scotties to unnecessary chemicals. Put that money towards providing...
Mosquitos, Fleas & ticks
I personally choose not to expose my Scotties to unnecessary chemicals. Garlic and apple cider vinegar in your Scottie's diet will...
Bones
Scotties love to eat bones but you must NEVER give your puppy/dog, cooked bones. Cooked bones are hard and brittle and can splinter...
Neutering Spaying or Desexing
There are many valid reasons to neuter your puppy, however early neutering can cause problems. All puppies need normal hormonal...
Treats
Like most other dogs, Scotties LOVE treats! Although it is tempting to give in to them we must be strong, we must resist giving our...
Home Exercise
Young puppies need short bursts of play/exercise for proper growth and bone development. Do not take your young puppy for long walks as...
Toilet Training
Your new Scottie puppy has been trained to toilet on newspaper. So near your puppy’s new sleeping area you should put plenty of newspaper...
Teething
Your Scottie puppy will start to lose their baby teeth at about 14 weeks. Make sure you have lots of suitable soft toys and DO NOT leave...
Destructive Tendencies
All puppies display destructive behaviour. This is usually a result of your puppy’s teething and wanting to chew on anything during this...
Safety
Don’t forget to “puppy-proof” your home, both inside and out, preferably before you bring puppy home. Be sure to remove any potential...
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