Introduction to Scottie Health

The Scottish Terrier has been a recognizable breed since the late 1800’s, thriving in the rough and rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands. Given his origins, the Diehard is known as a tough, generally healthy dog, protected from the elements by a thick double coat, and from illness by an overall strong, disease-resistant constitution. Conscientious breeders work diligently to identify healthy breeding stock when producing their litters. When vaccinated during puppyhood and at appropriate times during his lifetime to protect him from preventable diseases, and given the benefits of modern day veterinary care, a Scottie usually thrives for many years. On average the Scottie lives about 12 years, and it’s not uncommon to encounter healthy seniors who reach 14 years or more.

In order to take the best care possible of their Scotties, all dedicated owners strive to learn as much as they can about the health of their dogs. To that end, we invite you to navigate through the STCA Health pages and click on the various links for information on the health issues that can arise occasionally in the breed, as well as a full spectrum of topics on management and welfare, research, health registries, and more.