Scottie has won Crufts!

jbzola

First Scottie supreme champio nsince 1929.Also much in evidence at the recent Glasgow games opening ceremony.Brilliant 5 year old !!!!!. Lifting her by the neck and root of the tail is not an issue, but it looks odd unless you handle this breed a lot.They are tough characters and this !!!!! will weigh around 10 kg.
Simple non show grooming with decent clippers gets them looking glossy in summer and omega3 fish sourced food occasionally does the trick with my ex breeder !!!!!es.
They may become more popular, but have robust characters so are not for everyone.Great travellers and rarely a nuisance when out inless provoked.Worthy champion, as these dogs are genuine household pets as well.

Johnny_Dangerously

teddysmum wrote: »

I just hope the scottie breed doesn't suffer in the same way that my breed, the cavalier, did.


A vet friend, who has owned cavaliers for years said that before Alansmere Aquarius won Crufts, cavaliers lived into their late teens and MVD (mitral valve disease) was rarely seen.

Interesting article here that suggests current screening programs are having little impact either. Long article, but specific examples of CKCS about half way down.

Canine Genetics and Epidemiology

gettingtheresometime

Just glad a beagle didn't win .....far too many of them looking for homes after they grow out of their cute phase and people having a shock as to how much exercise they need

Scottie_dog

minimad1970 wrote: »

I thought he was a lovely looking dog but I didn't like the handler picking him up by his throat and tail. I do wonder if the dog's at Crufts have ever enjoyed a good run in the forest ending with a roll in fox poo. I have a Border Terrier and they're 2 of his favourite things I did prefer the flat coated retriever though he seemed a lot happier, as did his owner.

I loved the flat coated retriever as well, didn't it look so happy? It was a lovely calm dog. Loved it.

Scottie_dog

puppypants wrote: »

Sorry to hijack, but did anyone watch the flyball? My brother was the judge, and I think he did a great job. Boast over!! xxx

Yes I did! I've always been fascinated by flyball. My mother in law has a one year old German shepherd who I think would love a go at flyball. He is very tennis ball orientated. I might borrow him and give it a whirl!

Scottie_dog

Sukey wrote: »

I have four scotties and I keep two in show trim (like Knopa, but not quite as perfect!) and two in pet trim as they are now elderly couch potatoes and retired from the showring. All my scotties have led normal family pet lives as well as being show dogs and that involves all the normal long walks through the countryside/beach, as well as rolling in mud & worse! Scotties coats are major work, but if you can do it yourself or have a fantastic groomer to help you, then it's worth the effort. Knopa is stunning and I was priveleged to watch her win the breed at Crufts on Saturday. She is a beautiful dog and her bond with Rebecca is amazing. I know that during her time in the USA with Rebecca she has lived as part of the family. I don't envy Rebecca having to return her to her owner this week and return home without her. As you can imagine this scottie household was bursting with pride last night when they won!

Hello fellow Scottie mum:rotfl:
I groom my boy myself, clippers and scissors. When he was younger he went to a lovely lady who groomed him to perfection but he hates the clippers so much he used to snap at her. When I was a teenager and lived at home we had a Welsh terrier, I used to hand strip and trim her myself. She didn't mind being groomed at all, so although hand stripping is hard work, it felt like a breeze compared to my Scottie. You are very dedicated to have 4 Scotties. :T

Scottie_dog

Lieja wrote: »

I was rooting for the malamute, although he made my boy look particularly scruffy in comparison! He is most certainly not made to be a show dog (although his mum was in Crufts a few years ago!). He's far too mischievous and bouncy, and enjoys a good mud bath.

Well done Scottie!

The Malamute was absolutely beautiful. I had no idea they were such big dogs. His coat was outstanding.

Scottie_dog

jbzola wrote: »

First Scottie supreme champio nsince 1929.Also much in evidence at the recent Glasgow games opening ceremony.Brilliant 5 year old !!!!!. Lifting her by the neck and root of the tail is not an issue, but it looks odd unless you handle this breed a lot.They are tough characters and this !!!!! will weigh around 10 kg.
Simple non show grooming with decent clippers gets them looking glossy in summer and omega3 fish sourced food occasionally does the trick with my ex breeder !!!!!es.
They may become more popular, but have robust characters so are not for everyone.Great travellers and rarely a nuisance when out inless provoked.Worthy champion, as these dogs are genuine household pets as well.

My dog is very robust! He loves a trip in the car although I think it's because he knows he will end up at the beach He loves to play with long bits of seaweed. My boy is quiet on the lead, but doesn't like being fussed over by strangers. He just ignores them, no tail wagging from him! He is very playful when he is with us, I would describe him as a real family dog, he is only really interested in us.:p

Pumps888

I have a very grumpy Scottie called Murray, he is 7 yrs old going on 17... We do get him groomed, but to a point where is very practical as it's important for him to run around, play with other dogs and basically keep clean. The key is to brush him at least twice a day. He also has hydrotherapy once a month to strengthen his joints. Unfortunately scotties to suffer from cramp and sometimes they have difficulty in walking properly so the hydrotherapy helps them walk properly, almost like them trotting.:rotfl:

Scottie_dog

Pumps888 wrote: »

I have a very grumpy Scottie called Murray, he is 7 yrs old going on 17... We do get him groomed, but to a point where is very practical as it's important for him to run around, play with other dogs and basically keep clean. The key is to brush him at least twice a day. He also has hydrotherapy once a month to strengthen his joints. Unfortunately scotties to suffer from cramp and sometimes they have difficulty in walking properly so the hydrotherapy helps them walk properly, almost like them trotting.:rotfl:

Hello fellow Scottie owner:j
Wow, brushing twice a day, I'm impressed! I don't think my boy could cope with the sight of the brush twice a day. I have had the clippers out tonight, he is 3/4 done, I will finish off the fiddly bits tomorrow morning. Mine doesn't suffer from cramp and will happily walk for miles off the lead. On the lead is a different story, walks for a bit then realises it's no fun on the lead so tends to walk slowly, very slowly...
I love how Scotties trot along and strut their stuff. I also love when he is running wild, beard and eyebrows flowing in the wind:rotfl: