Articles — Scottish Terrier

  Scottish Terrier Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1885 Lifespan: 12 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 30” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Scottish Terriers are actually an old breed, despite it being somewhat undocumented. The origin of this dog is believed to be from Pliny the Elder, a Roman author dating back to 55 B.C. This breed is also believed to be descendants of the ancient breeds found in Scotland, which many say are a foundation breeds of all Terriers found in the world today. The Scottish Terrier was originally bred for hunting and...