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Thatcher is a 2 Year Old Scotty blend who is very loving, quiet and calm. She loves her walks and car rides but does not need an active family, rather a calm and more quiet household.
Name: Thatcher the Scottie Mix
Adoption Fee: 150.00
Species: Dog
Breed: Scottish Terrier Scottie / Dachshund (medium coat)
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Color: Black with white paws
Sex: Female (spayed)
Current Size: 14 Pounds
Potential Size: 14 Pounds
General Potential Size: Small
Current Age: 13 Years 10 Months (best estimate)
Activity Level: Slightly Active
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Description:

Thatcher  is a 2 year old scottish terrier blend and very loving and calm. At first she is very shy, but not snappy , just needs to be sure. We think a calm adult or with teens home would be best for her because of her delicate stature, not because she does not like Children, as she has not been around them.

She looks sturdier than she is with her typical scotty fur, as when you pick her up, all 14 pounds wisk easily  into your arms.  She loves to go for walks and car rides  and is a  quiet loving young gal. Looking for that perfect addition, someone to come home to and to take a walk with you?  Happy to lay by your feet or sit on your lap?  Thatcher is the one! 

She has the typical Scotty coat (which they say does not shed!!)  but her body seems to be a little smaller, and longer with a more pointed nose, than a Scotty, so whataever she is mixed with is anyone's guess.  Maybe a Dauchsund due to her being a little longer , or a fox terrier because she is small,  but again, no one will ever know for sure! 

Here are some other points of interest about her:

  • Fully house trained, crate trained
  • No aggression 
  • Quiet and calm in the house
  • Good on leash
  • Not a barker
  • Not a chewer
  • Very healthy and in great shape, no skin problems
  • Beautiful wavy terrier coat
  • Very  loving and friendly once she knows you
  • Settles into a house quickly
  • Do not know about how she does with cats
  • Thatcher goes easily into her crate and eats there. It is not her favorite place to be but she only whimpers a bit in her crate when she hears you nearby. 
OTHER information and foster impressions:
  • Socialization with people: She is very shy and takes a while to warm up to people. Once she knows you though, she will love to cuddle and give you so much love!  She has never barked. Because it can cause her anxiety, she tends to go under a chair when someone strange is in the house. Her behavior is improving though.  She does fine with strangers when going for walks although she ignores them, and if a stranger tries to pet her she is very scared the whole time.  She has not had any experience with children.  She is not snappy or aggessive even when scared.

    Socialization with dogs: When we first got her, she was terrified of other dogs, but she now follows our other dogs to see what is gong on!  She does best with dogs that are her size or smaller, and tends to be afraid of larger dogs. She does best in situations when there are only 1 or 2 other dogs, and tends to be more timid and scared at places like dog parks where there are many dogs.  She has never seen a cat at my home.

    Energy Level and Exercise: She has a medium energy level!  She loves to go on car rides

    Confidence Level: Lucy is NOT frightened by  thunderstorms . New people and new big dogs make her want to hide under chairs.  She is frightened by new people and new dogs, but her confidence is slowly improving. she is finally used to my Bull Mastiff and she is wary of him, but not frightened anymore. She likes my Cavalier as Bailey my Cavalier is very gentle and calm.  They do not play together but they keep each other company.

    Obedience Training:   She jumps on me when she gets excited and when I get home.  We are working on this, but she does not jump on anyone else. I have a husband and grown children.

    Personality Quirks: Very, very loving! Takes over a day for her to trust you, but when she does , she does!  She loves car rides too.

    Ideal Home: The best home would be a more mature family without a lot of new people in or out all the time.  I think she would also do well with other small dogs as they would give her playmates or an elderly larger dog that really does not want a playmate, as she is afraid of BIG dogs.  Again, the family should also not have a lot of visitors, or, if they do, they should be comfortable giving her access to a  different area of the house.  We say no kids because their friends will want to pet her all the time and play with her and she is just too shy of new people.  She does not have an aggressive bone in her body, but kids so not understand why the cute dog runs a way and hides...

     I only put her in the crate when I not home because my Bull Mastiff is so large I do not want him and my Lab to hurt her by accident.   She is house trained and has not had any accidents in the house. She does not bark.

    Daily Structure and Schedule: Thatcher  is fed about 1 cup of Purina One Salmon dog food, 2 times per day and I put a little canned on top just as a treat.  She goes outside 3-4 times per day.

     

 

 

 

 

Foster Update:  I have had Priscilla for a couple of weeks now and she continues to be a wonderful, very loving dog- loves attention and to be loved by everyone!  I have taken her to the dog park and she is shy and intimidated by the other dogs at first and tries to stay away from them and close to me.  However, each time I go she gets better and better with this.  At home, she is constantly trying to play with my other dogs, even when they are not interested!  She would be a great companion for another dog who likes to play a lot too.  She loves to go for walks and is good on the leash.  I have also found that she doesn't like to go into her crate.  When I am leaving the house and she knows it, she tries to hide!  So I have to pick her up and put her in there with a treat.  Then she whines.  Needless to say, I do not crate her at night and she does fine with that but can be an early riser!

 

Foster Update: Priscilla is one of the cutest and definitely the most affectionate dog I have ever met!  I would describe her affection as very puppy-like.  She wants to be as close to you as possible to the point of trying to "climb" on you, gives lots of kisses and can put her mouth on you, but she is not rough and responds to correction.  We are working on curbing some of these overly affectionate tendencies! 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Scottish Terrier was developed in Scotland in 1700, but the dog with the size and shape we know today dates from 1890. The breed was first called the Aberdeen Terrier, after the Scottish town of the same name. Like many other long-low breeds, the Scottie was used to hunt den animals, particularly otter, fox, badger and rabbit. Today this stylish breed is primarily a companion, though he still retains his hunting instincts. 

Brave and alert, the Scottie is hardy and lovable. They are charming and full of character. Playful and friendly as a puppy, he matures into a dignified adult. The Scottish Terrier makes a very good watchdog. It is inclined to be stubborn, however, and needs firm, but gentle handling from an early age or it will dominate the household. Socialize well. This breed is sensitive to correction, therefore if you are firm and confident, the dog should respond to you. However, if you do not mean it when you tell him, "No" he will know it, and will not listen. Obedience training must be consistent but persuasive. Never hit a dog and do not play aggressive games with a terrier such as the Scottie, like wrestling and tug-of-war. He can challenge family members who have not established leadership over him. Lively, proud, and intelligent, it has a reliable temperament. Likes to dig, enjoys walks, loves to play ball games, and is thoroughly sporty, home loving and independent. It has been described as the dog that can go anywhere and do anything - a big dog in a small dog's body. It is very sensitive to criticism and praise and therefore should be trained gently. These dogs make good house pets. Do not allow this dog to developed Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This will cause varying degrees of behavior issues including, but not limited to, moody, snappish, stubborn, protectiveness and obsessive barking. These are not Scottie traits, but traits brought on by the way the human treats the dog. Children need to be taught how to display leadership over the dog or the dog will not be good with them. They are usually not recommended for homes with younger children simply because most owners do not display enough authority over them, and the dogs take over the home. All of the negative behaviors can be reversed if the human changes the way they deal with the dog. The dog needs to clearly know the rules of the home. They need all members of the family to be firm, confident, and consistent in their approach. The dogs need to be provided with a daily pack walk to reinforce leadership and burn both mental and physical energy.



This dog is good for apartment living. It is moderately active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Prefers cool climates. Regular brushing of the harsh wiry coat is important and extra care should be taken when the dog is shedding. Bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. The dog should be professionally trimmed twice a year. The hair on the body is left long, like a skirt, while the hair on the face is lightly trimmed and brushed forward. This breed sheds little to no hair.  Scottish Terriers have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years.

 

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