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Trend Setters: Scotties

PetSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:30:53 -0700

I must have Scotties on the brain lately! But, it's not just me. I'm seeing their spunky lil silhouette pop up all over the place . . . on TeamSugar, in my May Must Haves, and all over ShopStyle. I've gathered some of the cutest Scottish Terrier gear I could find . . . accessories for you, that is. Check 'em all out – and learn where to pick 'em up – in this slideshow!

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Pippi: Pet of the Day

PetSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:53 -0700

Blue sky . . . check. Boat . . . check. Super cute Scottie . . . check. This puppy's Pippi, a Scottish Terrier that loves going camping and getting super dirty. She looks pretty clean here, but I'm thinking this shot was snapped pretty early on the adventure. She's got some Scottie BFFs, Stella and Morty, that she likes to play with . . . and she even shares North's love for peanut butter. Yum! In addition to her other pals, akrsouth recently added another lil pooch to the family – Willa's not even a year old yet but she's already fitting right in with Pippi's chasing and frolicking merriment!

Breed Spotlight: Scottish Terrier

PetSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:45:20 -0700

The Scottish Terrier is an alert-looking pooch with a "heads-up, tails-up" attitude – the pointy ears and long muzzle make this one of the most recognizable doggie silhouettes around. Even though when I think of these pups I recall the black ones, they are also allowable in wheaten or brindle of any color. Scotties are small dogs usually weighing around 20 pounds – but what they lack in size, they certainly make up in spirit! According to the AKC breed standard, these trademark terrier characteristics are joined with a very special "varminty" expression. What the heck is varminty? Find out when you read more.

This word is commonly used in the dog world to describe a piercing expression that should also be very bright and keen – unsurprisingly, many terrier breeds should have these feisty characteristics. Very popular with US presidents, my research has dug up that several former presidents have owned these dogs, including Eisenhower, Reagan, and both Roosevelts! Oh, and don't forget these two cutie pies – they may look familiar as it's our current "First Dog" Barney meeting Miss Beazley when she joined the Bush family at the White House in 2005.

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This (New) Home: Scottie's Fine Art Caves

PetSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:00:23 -0800

For the pet that has everything, and the owner who doesn't want to sacrifice her home's landscaping for a more traditional-looking doggy abode, enter the prettiest (and priciest) pup houses I've seen to date. Scottie's Fine Art Caves are pet residences inspired by natural materials found around British Columbia, Canada. Each of the three models (Browning Passage, Cannery Bay, and Vargas Island) use a pine root or cedar branch as the focal point of the design attached to a reinforced papier-mâché stone. The models are very spacious (the largest offers a 4-foot-square sleeping area), and allow pets to stretch out in privacy or to keep watch over your backyard (or living room) from a piece of in-home sculpture.

With my luck, North would confuse this house for an actual stone (the above model even comes with that little "sidekick rock") and decide to pee all over it. But, for those of you with nonterritory markers and money to spare, these puppy caves cost upwards of $5,900 excluding shipping - and when the homes weigh around 200 lbs. each, I'm guessing that's not gonna come standard-mail either. It's still fun to dream so check out all the models in a widget when you read more.

Last Minute Gifts For Dog Lovers

PetSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:15:25 -0800

Sure, you can always give a dog a bone, but there are plenty more inventive ways to reward the dog lovers in your life and their best friends this holiday. If you've waited until this moment don't fret - I've found a selection of gift ideas you can purchase here or any major store.

I speak for my fellow dog lovers when I say small gag gifts are always a hit. This Woof & Poof Musical Scottie Dog ($24) is a playful decoration for any time of year and makes funny sounds.
A shiny new dog bowl will please any hungry hound and delight any puppy parent.
Does your dog lover like to bake? Duck into stores like Williams-Sonoma for Scotty Dog cookie cutters ($10).
Every friend of Fido has struggled to keep the dog food dry and fresh. Gift a large bulk container to keep the smell in and pets out.
A Portable Bag-It Trash Bag Dispenser will pack a stash of pick up bags can connect to a backpack or dog leashes.

Portable Bag-It Trash Bag Dispenser With 12 Trash Bags (Package of 3 Dispensers) by Sunshine Kids - $3.99	Commercial Bulk Food Storage - $29.99
Copper Cookie Cutter, Scotty Dog - $10.00	Holden Designs Holden Single Feeder - $79.00
Gaia & Gino - twins food/water dog bowl by richie tanaka - $40.00	Woof & Poof Musical Scottie Dog - $36.00
Woof & Poof Musical Scottie Dog - $36.00	Crypton Doodle Dog Pillow - Pool - $40.00

Viewers' Choice: Westminster Redo?

PetSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:19 -0800

As dog lovers but not necessarily dog experts, we tend to root for breeds we like, dogs we've seen, or just those pups that are looking extra cute. Many times, I can be disappointed when a dog I think is super-adorable doesn't win – I'm not exactly up on each breed's ideal, after all. Check out the clip of the final seven – including the Scotty's "accident" – who did you really want to win?

2009 Westminster Winners: Terrier Group

PetSugar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:00:30 -0800

Terriers, the winningest group of all, may be so successful based on their breeding! Meant to be always on their toes, these pooches are little showoffs in the ring. Playing into the spunky doggies, judge Peter Green made crazy squeaking and quacking noises – he sure knows how to get a reaction! Regardless of his antics, and the pups' responses, do you think Charmin won this group again? Find out when you read more.

Sadly, it wasn't this Sealyham's year as the Scotty dog came out on top, actually swapping their no. 1 and no. 2 placements from last year! What a year for Scotland with the Scottish Deerhound and the Scottish Terrier ready to compete in Best in Show tonight.

Rounding out the top four finishers:

Scottish Terrier: Ch Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot. Female born Apr. 2, 2005.
Sealyham Terrier: Ch Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice. Male born May 19, 2004.
Norwich Terrier: Ch Skyscot's Poker Chip. Male born June 17, 2006.
Miniature Schnauzer: Ch Earthsong Remedy For The Blues. Male born Dec. 21, 2006.

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Barney's Barking, Biting Mad as His First Dog Term Ends Soon

PetSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:03:39 -0800

Don't get jealous lil guy! Seems like Barney (one of the two Scotties belonging to George W. Bush) may sense that another pup – one that we haven't even seen yet! – is already at the top of everyone's list. This pup is still super-duper cute as is his terrier pal, Miss Beazley, both currently residing in the White House. See how Barney greeted an admiring fan, errr reporter, this morning in the video below.

What's Your Take: Tatum Buys Drugs Because of Dog's Death?

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:35:51 -0700

ICYMI, Tatum O'Neal was arrested on Sunday while attempting to purchase crack cocaine. While this is obvs a very serious matter and she said there's no excuse for what she's done – she seems to have found one, placing the blame on her now deceased, 16-year-old Scottie offering this explanation:

"I lost my Scottish terrier, Lena," three weeks ago. "That seemed to set me off. She got old. She got cancer. She was the fabric of our family. We had to let her go to heaven. My daughter and I had to put her down. It was too horrible for words."

Tatum explains that the death of her beloved pet triggered her ongoing battle with "the disease of alcoholism" and memories that her mother passed away from addiction and that she's estranged from her father, Ryan O'Neal. I am by no means making light of her situation, or the death of her dog, but this sounds a tad suspicious to me – after all, there seems to be a difference between alcohol and crack. Do you believe her claims? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

[Note: The picture is of another famous Scottish Terrier, not Lena.]

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