WHO ARE WE? A book about the STCA.THE STANDARD, a book about our dogs.SPECIALTY INFO, a book about special events.EDUCATION, a book on where to learn more.HEALTH, a book on health issues.RESCUE, a book on rescue activities.MEMBERS ONLY, a book for STCA Members.


[Who Are We?]   [The Standard]    [Special Events]     [Education]       [Health]       [Rescue]
   This is the Home Page for the Scottish Terrier Club of America (STCA).
   If you are a newcomer to the breed,  we have a special introduction to the breed that is designed to help point you in the right direction.
           Newcomers, [Click here] to get started with your Scottie adventure.
           Learn About the STCA, [STCA Constitution & By-Laws] and [Code of Ethics].
 
    News and Updates:

          
             was added as a new section of the STCA Website in 2005.
                  Visit Grand Central to learn about important Health Registries as well as our own CA and
                  Longevity Registries.  The CA Risk Calculator is also found in Grand Central.
                  [Click here] for the original Press Release announcing Grand Central, or
                  Click on the logo to visit the site.

           FLASH  HTF Press Release: French research team has genetic test for CA in AmStaff Terriers!  FLASH

           The Award Winning STCA Handbook covering 2002 to 2006 is available (see below also).
           The new STCA Breeder Referral List provides a way to locate a Scottie breeder in your area.
           The National Specialty Show Venue Committee want to hear from you.
           The 2008 MCKC Info Packet is available.
           The 2008 Specialty Schedule is also available.
           Regional Club News: The Clan Connection column from the Bagpiper is available on the Web
           Health Trust releases 2005 Health Survey Data
           Observations from Ringside -- Ringside observations from the 2005 MCKC Sweepstakes show.
           Streaming video on A Show Dog's Life
           Check out the Bagpiper  --  Use the new On-Line Bagpiper Subscription Form
           Pedigree Searches are now an easy click away on the STCA Website!!
           New introduction to the breed helps show newcomers the road to finding a Scottie

Last News Update - 9/15/08
 


   

Welcome to the official web site
of the Scottish Terrier Club of America.

The STCA web site has been designed to bring you the most current and up to date information that is available.  The links listed at the top of this section represent the most recent changes to the site; check here often for updates and news flashes. 

Let our friend in the graphic help point the way to each of the seven books on the site.  Or you can go directly to selected pages by reviewing the synopsis for an article that interests you and then selecting the link to that specific page.

Please remember that the Copyright Notice applies to all artwork and text presented on this site.
Important Contacts:

  The STCA
  President: Mary-Ann Cole

  Corresponding Secretary

   Connie Smith

  The AKC
  Alphabetical listing of AKC Breeds

  The AKC Terrier Group

 

 


Learn about the STCA
Regional Clubs
Committees
Membership
The Bagpiper

Understanding the breed
Newcomer introduction
Breed Standard
Regional Specialties
Montgomery 2008
Rescue

Health and Education
ScottiePhile
Available from the STCA
Video Series
Health Trust
Finding a Puppy
Genetic Issues
Liver Shunt

Recent Changes



Last update - 3/23/08
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STCA President's Message

Welcome to the homepage of the Scottish Terrier Club of America! Whether you are considering a Scottie, just found your first one, or have lived with a “diehard” for years you’ll find lots of good information here. If there is something more that you would like to know, or just have a comment I’d like to hear from you. Please e-mail me at tcole1@woh.rr.com . I’ll do my best to find what you need or respond to your concern.

Mary-Ann Cole
STCA President


New STCA Handbook

The new STCA Handbook, winner of the Maxwell Award for "Best Club Yearbook for 2007" by the Dog Writers Association of America covers the years from 2002 to 2006.  The handbook covers the history of the STCA, but also contains articles on grooming and showing Scotties.  Like our Website, the cover features the artworks of Marion Krupp.  Use the on-line order form to order your own copy. [More]


"I think I want a Scottie, but don't know where to start?"
STCA Webmaster

The STCA Web site has lots of information about Scotties, but sometimes it can be a little difficult to know where to start ...  [More]

Pet owners, Scottie breeders and Rescue applicants all face different paths to their destination.  After learning what you need to know first, this set of articles will help put you on the road to finding your own Scottie.

If you are a newcomer interested in acquiring a Scottie puppy, think you might want to breed Scotties, or feel you would like to find a Rescue Scottie then this article is a good place to start. 


ScottiePhile Document Database

The STCA is the Official Home of ScottiePhile. The listing of articles in ScottiePhile has been cataloged into 32 topic areas.  With almost 200 health and education related articles, this is a unique resource that is available to the Scottie enthusiast.  The ScottiePhile pages were recently updated and now offer several new search options and there is even an on-line order form for each document.  Most documents can be sent by return email.  [More]

National Specialty Show Venue Committee Wants Your Input

The following link will give you access to the committee currently studying the show venue for our national specialty.  We encourage all STCA Members to submit inputs in writing, so please [Click Here] to submit an input to the committee.

When you click on the link, it will open an e-mail message that is already addressed to an e-mail account that is monitored by the entire committee.  If you would prefer to address the e-mail yourself, the address is: showsitecommittee@charter.net 

As confirmation that your message was delivered, any e-mail sent to this account will receive the following automated response.

"Thank you for writing the STCA Venue Committee. Your e-mail will be read and considered carefully by each committee member. Venue Committee reports will be published with STCA Board minutes in the Bagpiper, so be sure to check there for the latest information on our work."

Paul DeBene, Chairman
 

Sweepstakes Observations

Interested in learning about the difference between a Sweepstakes show and a regular dog show?  [Click here] to find out.  This story about the 2005 STCA Sweepstakes held at the Lulu Temple in Oct. 2005 should help explain some of the differences.


On-line Scottie Pedigree Searches

Thanks to STCA Club member, Mary O'Neal, we recently upgraded and relocated her on-line Scottie Pedigree Search application to a new server location that is owned and operated by the STCA.  An easy to use link to this Scottish Terrier pedigree search page can be found in the margin on both the Health and the Education pages as well as the Events home page.

The new Pedigree Search application is part of the larger STCA web site, so it maintains the same look and feel of the whole site.

The new site now offers a couple of upgraded features such as a FAST search option.  The site has also been enhanced to address some data security issues, so we are asking that users register at the login page before actually using the site.

 

Regional STC Listing

We've compiled a new list of contacts for the Regional STCs around the country.  If you are trying to locate a club in your area this is the place to start your search. [More]