Scottish Terrier and Dog News

West Highland Terrier Wednesday asks the burning questions

AnnB — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:43:24 +0000

Will teen heart throb Robert Pattinson star alongside Pudsey, Britain’s newest sweetheart?

The Daily Mail attempts to find out the answer. It notes:

In an interview with OK! magazine, Pudsey, via doggy interpreter Ashleigh, said: “Ashleigh’s favourite actors are Robert Pattinson and Johnny Depp and I’d be happy to star with them. I think I’d be good as a doggy vampire or pirate.”

In case you think we have gone barking mad, Robert would jump at the chance to perform with Pudsey as dogs hold a dear place in his heart.

He was deeply upset when his last pet pooch passed away a couple of years ago and he told Parade magazine: “I keep talking about my dog all the time. It was an incredible dog, and I said in an interview recently he was the most important person in my life. My family went crazy with me for saying that.

“But, however ridiculous it may seem to some people, my relationship with my dog was a defining moment. Having the dog die was, literally, like the worst day of my life. It was like losing a family member.”

See Scottie News‘ previous coverage of Pattinson’s Westie, Patty. Plus, here’s your Pudsey background information including the Scottie angle.

Mock-up for Scottie Show Poster by Marguerite Kirmse

AnnB — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:49:19 +0000

Marguerite Kirmse (1885-1954) was an English printmaker who moved to the U.S. and specialized in dogs.

The Scottish Terrier was her favorite breed and she often depicted their comical antics . As quoted in “The American Magazine” of 1929, Kirmse herself noted, “Sometimes, I’ll be working in the garden and one of my puppies will assume an amusing position. Or I may wake up in the middle of the night with an idea that seems to have possibilities for an etching. I always keep a pen and a pencil by my bedside for just such moments.” “My Scotties,” was just such an etching. It charmingly depicts nine of her Scottish terriers coming down the driveway of her Connecticut home. As it is winter, and the dogs have been plying in the snow, the dogs’ black muzzles are covered in white. This is typical of her work, for she did not include a lot of detail in her etchings, but used the white ground of the paper to her advantage, in this case representing her snow-covered front yard.

Kirmse’s love of the Scottish Terrier was solidified when she met and later married George W. Cole in 1924. Cole was an avid Scottish Terrier fancier and for a time the president of The Scottish Terrier Club of America. While Kirmse eventually maintained an artist’s studio in New York City, the married couple also had a farm near Bridgewater, Connecticut. It was here at Arcady Farm that she bred dogs for the show ring, under the kennel name of Tobermory.

The Tobermory Kennels could house between fifty and sixty dogs and among the breeds she had were Airedales, Irish Terriers, English Setters, English Pointers, a variety of Spaniels, and of course Scotties. While Kirmse is certainly best known for her Scotties, her etchings of Setters and Pointers are among her most accomplished. She and George Cole maintained a second home in the Carolinas where they would travel for small game hunting. Kirmse and her husband were also very active in field trials, both in the South and the North. Not only did she run her dogs, but she also shot over them, winning many trophies at field trials.

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Scottish Terriers love big balls

AnnB — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:37:06 +0000

It’s no secret that Scottish Terriers have a thing for soccer balls, which are also ideally suited for their body types. But I’ve never seen a Scottie take on as big a ball as this. You go, Cilly from Italy:

Scottish Terriers do some PR work for Radley

The top Scottish Terrier stories of 2011

AnnB — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:08:21 +0000

Walking my terrier. by Milena.B., on Flickr

As the Scottie News celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we’re bringing you some of our favourite stories from the archives. Here are the highlights of 2011:

Scotties in the news

Scottish Terrier rescued from horrific house of hoarders

To win cases, trial lawyer mentions his Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier hero saves owner’s life

Scottish Terrier prepares for royal wedding

Uh, oh! Jailed paedophile owned Scottish Terrier

Amy Winehouse’s Scottish Terrier connection

Man claimed to have crossed Scottish Terrier with cat

Scottish Terrier eats up inheritance

Buy a car, get a free Scottish Terrier puppy

SCOTTISH AMERICAN GIRL BY PHOTO-TISTIC

9-11 tenth anniversary dog news links

Sadie the champ becomes a Mom

Scottish Terrier champ Sadie is pregnant!!!!!

Found: Sadie’s Baby Daddy, Winston

Photo of champion Scottish Terrier Sadie’s puppies

Arts and entertainment

Scottish Terrier sculpture looks like love child of Toto and the Tin Man

Scottish Terrier is six feet tall, 1653 lbs

Make a Scottish Terrier fur (hair) rug

Idaho Scottish Terrier aims for internet domination

Health and safety

Help for itchy Scottish Terriers

Scottish Terriers rank high for cancer

Scottish Terrier participates in clinical trial for bladder cancer treatment

How often do you walk your Scottish Terrier? (one of the most commented upon posts ever)

What’s the latest you’ve ever seen a Scottish Terrier’s ears perk up?

Seeking help with an aggressive Scottie dog

Miscellaneous

Scottish Terriers hit the road

Scottish Terrier dons elegant wedding attire

Photo shows how the Scottish Terrier has evolved

No comment, says the Scottie News

Scottish Terriers who look like celebrities (There are some unresolved items here that Scottie News will attempt to settle this week)

Discovered! Another Jackie Kennedy Scottie photo

Write a Scottish Terrier photo caption to start the week - Scottie News readers responded to the photo below with some excellent captions

KYA E SEU FIEL AMIGO BY MAZÉ PARCHEN ON FLICKR

Videos

Video edition: Are Scottish Terriers smart? Part III

No cat was harmed during the making of this Scottish Terrier video

Video: Rare Brazilian Rasta Scottish Terrier

A Scottish Terrier intelligence test

Tributes

RIP Whiskie, the Scottish Terrier movie star

Tributes: Shalimar of Estonia, multi-culti Scottish Terrier extrordinaire

RIP, Bosley: Scottish Terrier enjoyed life as a Washington insider

RIP, Roscot Bilbo Baggins, beloved Scottish Terrier

Westie Wednesday

Westie news so good it can’t wait until Wednesday

Westie Wednesday: another grooming mix-up

Dramatic West Highland Terrier Rescue Wednesday

Furjazzling for Westie Wednesday

Confusing West Highland Terrier Wednesday

West Highland Terrier Wednesday remembers Harry

In Toronto, a rescue Scottie is up for adoption

AnnB — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:23:49 +0000

More information here.

Thanks to Mark for the tip.

Signs of the decline of civilization

AnnB — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:40:35 +0000

An innocent Scottie pup is named Snooki.

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The top Scottish Terrier stories of 2010

AnnB — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:37:14 +0000

What's on the horizon for the Scottie News? Does Afghane, photographed by maattt at Flickr, have the answers? Click photo for the full story

As the Scottie News celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we’re bringing you some of our favourite stories from the archives. Here are some highlights from 2010:

Woof Dat!

Scottish Terrier grooming disasters

No smoking and no Scottish Terriers

Westie Wednesday: an installment in the Harry saga

Would you trust this man to groom your Scottie?

Rare photo of FDR in wheelchair with Fala

Sadie, the Westminster champ, does a post-victory tour of New York

Olympic Scottish Terriers: luge training

Ooh la la! Scottish Terrier stars in French cinema

RIP Angus, one tough Scottie and a member of the McLeod clan

Now that’s a real Scottish Terrier aroooo

In Jersey City, a Scottish Terrier is kidnapped, then there’s video coverage and a happy ending

RIP Lech and Maria Kaczynski, Polish President and First Lady, Scottish Terrier lovers

Video: Scottish Terrier hanging upside down

A message from the Scottish Terrier and Dog News on the occasion of our third anniversary

Follow Angus Fala, Twitter’s #1 Scottish Terrier

A Scottish Terrier picture’s worth 1000 words

Ultimate fighting champ takes Scottie to dog park and ends up choking pitbull

Woeful Westie Wednesday: More Terrier crime in the UK

A banjo, a Scottish Terrier and a cat

Cinema: Shirley Temple gives Scottie a hard time

This story is just to big too wait for West Highland Terrier Wednesday

New photos of Bosley, the Congressman’s Scottie

Finally! Volcanic ash cloud causes Scottie problems

Ja wohl! Hitchcock the Scottie makes it to international agility competition representing Switzerland

‘No futeba?’ Brazilian Scottie loves football

Scottie cruises local dogs and cats

Connor the soccer playing Scottish Terrier made his YouTube debut at the FIFA World Cup

What do I do about a foot-biting Scottish Terrier puppy?

Two shaggy Scottish Terriers from down under

Is Harley, age 19, the oldest Scottish Terrier?

Phew! Stolen Scottish Terrier puppy is returned

Two Scottish Terriers from Bahrain

Scottish Terrier Video: The sacrificial sofa

Weaning Scottish Terrier puppies

In Cornwall, a dramatic Scottish Terrier rescue

Where do wheaten Scotties come from?

Westie Wednesday: In Australia, a ferry turns around to rescue an overboard West Highland Terrier

Taking a break — maybe forever, Dour Scotsman: ‘I’m in control here’ and Scottie News answers your questions: an update on the pity party

Eisenhower’s Scottish Terrier Skunkie: Did he live at the White House?

Classic Scottish Terrier video: Jock’s song

Scottish Terrier meets Bambi

Could a Scottish Terrier take a badger?

Boo! Happy Halloween from the Scottie News

The story of a Scottish Terrier rescued from a puppy mill

Scottie News congratulates Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Barney Bush on the night of September 11, 2001

Worst Scottish Terrier snowballs ever

Are Scottish Terriers smart? and Are Scottish Terriers Smart? Part II

Tips for flying with a Scottish Terrier

Does your Scottish Terrier work well on a leash?

Here are the highlights from previous years:

This week’s top dog stories

AnnB — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:19:11 +0000

Where to send your dog when you’re on vacay

Instead of kennels, more and more dog peeps are opting to send Fido to a specially screened dog sitter, some of whom will even send you photos and videos to ensure your mind’s at rest. Read more

Steer clear of dog treats from China

According to updated records kept by the Food and Drug Administration, chicken jerky pet treats from China have sickened nearly 1,000 dogs in the U.S. in recent months. Read more

Help. Which dog study should I believe?

As you can see, a news study about whether aggressive people tend to have aggressive dogs has generated some contradictory headlines. The Scottie News thinks the Wall Street Journal has the clearest interpretation of what the study really says. Guess when you’re used to dealing with mortgage-backed securities, a dog study is a walk in the park. Read more

Iowa Scottish Terrier rescued from fire

AnnB — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:35:17 +0000

See more photos at the Des Moines Register

The Des Moines Register reports:

Waukee Police Officers Derrick Spoerry and Bill Daggett carried a woman out of her house just as smoke turned to flames on Tuesday morning.

An hour later, firefighters brought out Maddie, the family’s black Scottish terrier, to join her.

There are several more photos of Maddie’s rescue in the newspaper’s photo gallery, including a shot of the Scottie receiving oxygen.

Vintage ads featuring Scottish Terriers

West Highland Terrier Wednesday gets the swiffer out

AnnB — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:30:17 +0000

From icanhascheezburger.com (of course)

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