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Scottish Terrier History
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The history of the Scottish Terrier is mired in confusion and debate, and the development and recognition of the dog was largely the product of politicking on the part of its human masters. Historically, any terrier tracing its lineage back to Scotland was commonly referred to as a Scottish Terrier; and in the late 19th century, this custom led to a slew of Yorkshires, Skyes and other terriers winning at dog shows under false pretenses. This greatly annoyed the people of Aberdeen, who felt that the dog they had long bred and that was then known as the Aberdeen Terrier ought by right to be called the Scottish Terrier. A series of protests finally led to the drawing up of a definitive standard in 1880, after which time only the terrier from Aberdeen could be called the Scottish Terrier.
The Scottish Terrier was brought to the United States in 1883 and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. The dog enjoyed modest popularity in America until 1933, when Franklin D. Roosevelt (and his beloved Scotty, Fala) was elected president and the popularity of the Scotty really took off. To this day, the Scottish Terrier remains a very popular breed, both at dog shows and as a member of the family.
