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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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Any student of canine anatomy knows
that the spine of every dog curves just slightly over the loin. In a properly
constructed Scottie, however, that curve is virtually imperceptible, whether
the dog is standing or moving. There should be no dip at or just behind the
shoulders or any roaching over the loin.  |
The
chest should be broad, very deep and well let down between the forelegs.
The forechest should extend well in front of the legs and drop well down into
the brisket. The chest should not be flat or concave, and the brisket should
nicely fill an average man's slightly-(upped hand. The lowest point of the
brisket should be such that an average man's fist would fit under it with
little or no overhead clearance. The standard describes the forechest very well, though occasionally women judges must be reminded to make allowances for the smaller size of their hands.  |
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