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A Study
of the Scottish Terrier Published by the Scottish Terrier Club of America |
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A Study of the Scottish Terrier General Appearance Last update - 1/12/02
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Neck,
Body, Topline - The neck should be moderately short, strong, thick and
muscular, blending smoothly into well laid back shoulders. The neck must never
be so short as to appear clumsy. 
Length of neck is a matter of function. Dogs are bred with long necks for gazing into the distance for their prey, and for chasing down fleeing animals. When fighting in close quarters, a long neck offers a target for the Scottie's opponent. A Scottie needs a moderately short, strong neck to drag an unwilling enemy from its den to kill it. The neck must be set into well laid-back shoulders. Straight shoulders can make a neck of the proper length look too short in comparison with the back length. The neck also tapers slightly from the shoulders up to the head. The topline of a properly shaped neck possesses a very slight arch. |
The
Body should be moderately short with ribs extending well back into a short,
strong loin, deep flanks and very muscular hindquarters. The ribs should be
well sprung out from the spine, forming a broad, strong back, then curving down
and inward to form a deep body that would eb nearly heart shaped if viewed in
cross section. The topline of the back should be firm and
level.
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