Temperament
Gentle, Playful, Reserved, Stubborn.
Health problems to know about
- Scottie cramp
- Primary lens luxation
- Patellar luxation
- Heart disease
- Intervertebral disc disease
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
A daily walk or play session. The coat is clipped, not hand-stripped, every couple of months, with the skirt and beard brushed several times a week. Watch portions, as they gain weight easily.
A good fit for
Families with children, flats and town homes, owners wanting a terrier with fewer fireworks.
Probably not ideal for
People who want a no-grooming dog, owners wanting perfect off-lead recall near wildlife.
Sources
Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.
