Scotties Like to Cool Off Too

With their short legs, no Scottie will win any swimming races, and in fact pools are quite dangerous to this breed if they are left alone and fall in.  But our Ceilidh loves water and joins the kids for a bit.  She's happiest on the lounge floatie though.  Ever watchful, even here.

Summer Litter is Ready for Homes

Such cuteness!  Five beautiful, healthy Scottie pups arrived on June 4, 2016.  There are three males and two females, and mama was a champ and delivered smoothly.  We are having so much fun with them!  The puppies are eight weeks old and ready to go this weekend.  It is such a privilege to enjoy these little guys and help get them ready for their new families.  We have one female still available at this time.

Outside time at six weeks old.  So many sticks and balls to chase!  By this time the pups are already begun on potty training - they automatically choose to potty in just one corner of their grass pen.  Our pups do come inside for cuddling, but are never left unsupervised inside and so do not ever learn to potty in the wrong places.  This makes for easier housebreaking when they go to their own homes.  

The four black pups in this litter at six weeks old.  Ears are still mostly down.  Scottie ears come up naturally between six and twelve weeks of age.

St six weeks old, the puppies are nearly weaned.  Mama nurses them briefly a couple times a day, but their teeth are getting sharp and she prefers to spend most of her time outside their pen.  She stays close and is protective, but lets them wrestle and tumble on their own most of the time.  The puppies are eating moistened puppy food for much of their meals now.

A little male at six weeks old.  Rare moment when he is sitting still!

Nothing makes a Scottie happier than lively soft dirt to explore!  This little one has such bright eyes!

This little girl is sweet and mellow like her papa.

By seven weeks you can begin to see the shape of a puppy's posture.

Our one wheaten pup this litter.  Wheaten is a beautiful golden color that is recessive, and rare in Scottish Terriers.  Historically, black has been so popular that the wheaten color nearly disappeared, but the last decade or two has seen it return.  Both parents of this litter are black, but we chose them carefully to have wheatens on both sides of their pedigree.  Because of this so far we have had a wheaten or two in each of our litters.  This little male was spoken for before he was born.  Wheatens tend to go quickly but we do keep a wait list.

Coat color does not affect the personality at all, and wheatens are just as spunky and loyal and business-like as their darker family members.  We love the wheatens for the charming way their deep brown eyes stand out and show plainly each funny expression the pup has.  

At seven weeks this little male has his ears fully up.  You can really see the Scottish Terrier head shape now.

Warm and cuddly and perfect!

Spring Photo Shoot

Douglas, in our field.  Ever watchful, just like the Scottie he is!

Nothing says quizzical like a Scottie head-cock.  

Douglas, from a side view.

Sweet Miss Milligan.  Petite and charming, and keeps the gophers far, far from the flower beds.

We are happy to announce the arrival of a new litter of AKC Scottish Terriers!

 Born December 4, 2015, our Black Douglas's first litter.  There are five female puppies, two black, and three wheaten, and all are healthy and growing well.  

As with all our pups, these girls are being raised in our home with daily love and cuddling from our children.  We really enjoy the whelping and raising process and our pups spend time exploring a wide variety of experiences and surfaces, with exposure to cats and various other small farm animals on our property.  Each will be vaccinated  and come with AKC registration papers, and a complimentary puppy grooming if desired.

This litter is completely reserved, but we do keep a wait list for future litters.  Email at faithalterton@gmail.com or call or text at (530) 417-1256 for more information.

Wheaten colored little girls at three weeks of age: