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Scottish Terrier Earth Dog

The old instincts are still there: nose down, paws ready, world alive below the surface.

Historically, the Scottie was bred by farmers to help them manage vermin problems. They would follow prey, such as badgers, foxes, and other vermin, right into their burrows and then try to dig them out. Such breeds of dogs are known as Earth dogs. Scottish Terriers do well in earthdog trials, which are a simulated hunt.

Video Dispatch

Earth Dog Instinct

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Scottish Terrier earth dog dispatch.

The Scottish Terrier was not designed as a decorative dog. The breed carries a working memory: vermin, burrows, earth, courage, and the stubborn intelligence to go where the job leads.