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Scottish Terrier

Terrier Group

Scottish Terrier dog, photographed by narujen
narujen · CC BY 2.0 · source

The Scottish Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from Scotland, Scottish Highlands (19th century). Males weigh 9–10 kg and females 8–10 kg. It stands 25 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Scottish Terrier is a small, sturdy breed with a wiry coat and a distinctive beard. It is known for its independent and intelligent nature.

Group
Terrier Group
Origin
Scotland, Scottish Highlands (19th century)
Coat
short wire · black, wheaten, and brindle
Also known as
Aberdeen Terrier and Scottie
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
09be818d-ef06-4f25-a616-9ab5d7456c9c

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Scottish Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org nylabone.com cuteness.com canna-pet.com

Scottish Terrier FAQ

How long does a Scottish Terrier live?
The Scottish Terrier has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Scottish Terrier get?
Males weigh 9–10 kg and females 8–10 kg. Height ranges from 25 cm.
Is the Scottish Terrier hypoallergenic?
No, the Scottish Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Scottish Terrier in?
The Scottish Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/09be818d-ef06-4f25-a616-9ab5d7456c9c. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/09be818d-ef06-4f25-a616-9ab5d7456c9c"
Response 
{
  "data": {
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    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Scottish Terrier",
      "description": "The Scottish Terrier is a small, sturdy breed with a wiry coat and a distinctive beard. It is known for its independent and intelligent nature.",
      "life": {
        "max": 15,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 10,
        "min": 9
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 10,
        "min": 8
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 25,
        "min": 25
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 25,
        "min": 25
      },
      "origin": {
        "era": "19th century",
        "region": "Scottish Highlands",
        "country": "Scotland"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "wire",
        "colors": [
          "black",
          "wheaten",
          "brindle"
        ],
        "length": "short"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 3,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 4,
        "shedding": 2,
        "temperament": [
          "confident",
          "independent",
          "feisty",
          "loyal",
          "alert",
          "dignified"
        ],
        "trainability": 3,
        "good_with_dogs": 2,
        "exercise_minutes": 40,
        "apartment_friendly": 4,
        "good_with_children": 3,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Aberdeen Terrier",
        "Scottie"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC",
        "NZKC"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/ScottishTerrier.pdf",
          "title": "Official Standard of the Scottish Terrier - AKC"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.nylabone.com/dog101/scottish-terrier",
          "title": "Scottish Terrier | Origin, History, Personality & Care Needs | Nylabone"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.cuteness.com/13767192/all-about-the-scottish-terrier/",
          "title": "Scottish Terrier (Scottie) Characteristics, Temperament & Grooming - Cuteness"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://canna-pet.com/breed/scottish-terrier/",
          "title": "Scottish Terrier Guide - Breed Personality & Health | Canna-Pet"
        }
      ],
      "images": [
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          }
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    },
    "relationships": {
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          "type": "group"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/09be818d-ef06-4f25-a616-9ab5d7456c9c/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.