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Keep the Scottish Terrier Love Coming!

PetSugar — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:45:15 -0800

We celebrated Sadie's big win and learned all about the breed (then had a test!), so now let's bring a piece of this covetable canine home. I've gathered a bunch of Scottie-themed items for you (like that pretty necklace), a Juicy tee for your sweet pooch, and there's even a lil something for the Mister, too.

One of my favorite sweaters when I was younger had a tiny black terrier with a tartan bow - check it out these adult appropriate items and, if you own something featuring a Scottish Terrier, tell me all about it in the comments when you're done clicking!

What Do You Know About Scottish Terriers?

PetSugar — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:20:00 -0800

Did you know this breed has won Westminster more than any other except the Wire Fox Terrier?! Lil Sadie's post-victory duties included ringing the NYSE Opening Bell yesterday and making the talk show rounds.

Let's still celebrate this Scottish Terrier with a short quiz. See if you know much about these feisty pups and can pick the right answers when you start now!

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Super-Cute Gallery: Sweet Sadie Sweeps It All

PetSugar — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:10:43 -0800

History was once again made at MSG! Not only was this Scottish Terrier capturing her 112th career Best in Show last night, but she also became the first Triple Crown winner of dog shows after nabbing the number one spot at the National Dog Show, the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, and now Westminster.

Owned by Amelia Musser of Mackinac Island, MI, she redeemed two previous green carpet flubs - the noisy crowd at the Garden spooked her in 2008 and the famous potty break in 2009 - and now Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot (aka Sadie) is the 2010 champ!

There's much more to see here, folks, so read more.

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2010 Westminster Winner: Best in Show!

PetSugar — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0800

After a close look at seven pretty (and handsome) pups, it was finally the big moment! I've listed the competing canines, their call names, and the last time their breeds took Best in Show at Westminster:

Group	Breed	Name	Last Won In
Hound	Whippet	Chanel	1964
Terrier	Scottish Terrier	Sadie	1995
Non-Sporting	French Bulldog	Bru	Never
Herding	Puli	Conrad	Never
Sporting	Brittany	Tally	Never
Toy	Toy Poodle	Walker	1961
Working	Doberman Pinscher	CJ	1989

See who won it all when you read more.

After all that hype, it was the favored Scottish Terrier, capturing her 112th Best in Show win during an insanely successful competing career! The Scottie was once again shown by Gabriel Rangel who, upon being congratulated, said: "No, it's all about the dog!" So true, so true, and today Sadie was good to you!

The 2009 National Dog Show Champion Is . . .

PetSugar — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:05:09 -0800

In her 101st career Best in Show, Sadie the Scottish Terrier was the big winner at the 2009 National Dog Show! Officially known as Champion Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot, this pooch finds her home with Amelia Musser of Mackinack Island, MI. The dog was a big favorite coming in and, once she captured her group, I was pulling for her to win it all!

You may recognize the pup from her Terrier Group top at last year's Westminster (where she lost to Stump) and I wonder if we'll see her again come February?

Rounding out the semifinalists were:

Sporting: Labrador Retriever (R.J.)
Terrier: Scottish Terrier (Sadie)
Hound: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (Cupid)
Working: Doberman Pinscher (OJ)
Toy: Miniature Pinscher (Major)
Non-sporting: Bulldog (Uli)
Herding: Bearded Collie (Roy)

See a video of Sadie before her performance when you read more.

Source: The National Dog Show

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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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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