It’s been a bit of a rough week so we’ll probably take the long weekend off.In the mean time, why not read all the tales of celebrity Scottish Terriers in our archives. Famous Scottie owners include Shirley Temple, Eva Braun, George Bush and the late Polish president, Kaczynski.

If I don’t see you, have a good long weekend.

Topics:  famous Scottish Terriers

Pet-centric and stylish homes via Moira at Dog Art Today

For some animal lovers, that means not just buying aesthetically pleasing pet supplies, but creating their own animal-friendly design solutions to complement their human-centric décor.

Amy Britton, an interior designer who owns Artisan Kitchens in Osterville, Mass., on Cape Cod, said that more of her clients are asking her to include amenities for their pets as part of their renovations. One example is a kitchen island with alcoves for food and water dishes, drawers for leashes and treats, and roll-out storage bins to hold bulk kibble.

The Scottie News especially likes the feeding station for cats and dogs. We’re not so sure about the giant turtle in the living room.

Topics:  Uncategorized

If the art house cinema in your neighbourhood — oh wait, do they even have art house cinemas any more? — did Westie Wednesday, these videos would be on the agenda. Viewer discretion is advised

Apparently this fellow is looking for the owner of a lost Texas Westie. Scottie News isn’t sure if it’s real life or performance art:

This Westie was forced to dance in a video is so compelling we turned out laptop sideways to watch. The problem is we feel guilty  for peeping:


What kind of vaccination makes you crazy after the jab? The Scottie News wants to know:

Topics:  Uncategorized

Aargh, the head of editorial operations at the Scottish Terrier and Dog News spent three hours in the dentist’s chair this afternoon, and then took the evening off to watch Mad Men with a giant gin and tonic. See you all on Westie Wednesday.

Topics:  About the Scottie News

August 30, 2010

A vintage Scottish Terrier ad

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Screen shot 2010 08 29 at 8.49.11 PM A vintage Scottish Terrier ad

Vintage Scottie ad, most likely for booze

So what are they advertising? The Scottie News is guessing beer.

Update: We’ve featured the two Black and White Scotties on the Scottish Terrier and Dog News many times, but I was thrown by what looks like a beer top on the whiskey bottle. Also, I didn’t know their names were Blackie and Whitey. go figure.

Topics:  whimsy

August 27, 2010

The Scottie who fell into the Cornish sea

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The Scottish Terrier and Dog News has learned more about the dramatic rescue of Gypsy: Holidaymaker Rebecca Derry-Evans, from Bath, was walking her five-year-old Scottish terrier, Gypsy, near Perranuthnoe in west Cornwall when the dog started chasing a rabbit and suddenly disappeared. “I started calling for her and people told me that she had fallen ...

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Topics:  newsmakers

August 26, 2010

An update on the Scottie News move

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What's going on? Scottish Terrier Wallace at the window.

Slowly but surely, the Scottish Terrier and Dog News is working to solve the various problems created by our migration to WordPress. Thanks to everyone who wrote. Your comments were most helpful. I’m aware that for some of you the pages are loading much more slowly and I’m working to fix that. If it’s driving ...

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Topics:  Scottish Terrier photos

August 26, 2010

In Mackay, Australia, two Scottish Terrier mixes are looking for a home

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The Mackay Daily Mercury reports: Zoe and Laura are cute, fluffy and playful but they need a friendly home to call their own. And if you can provide them a home you will have double the fun. The pair, who have grown up together, have been living at the Homebush boarding kennels after their owners ...

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Topics:  hybrids / mixes / designer Scots | rescue

August 25, 2010

Westie Wednesday: Almost makes you want to get one

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There’s nothing like a dog photo that matches your colour scheme.

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Topics:  Westie

August 25, 2010

Westie Wednesday: Microchip used to trace owners after thieves return stolen Westie

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In Italy, thieves returned the West Highland Terrier they stole from visiting Austrians, but kept the other valuables from their trailer heist. They traced the owners thanks to Mickey’s microchip.

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Topics:  Westie

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