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WHAT DOES SCOTTISH TERRIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scottish terrier

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier, popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White Terrier. They are an independent and rugged breed with a wiry outer coat and a soft dense undercoat. The First Earl of Dumbarton nicknamed the breed "the diehard." The modern breed is said to be able to trace its lineage back to a single female, named Splinter II. They are a small breed of terrier with a distinctive shape and have had many roles in popular culture. They have been owned by a variety of celebrities, including the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose Scottie "Fala" is included with FDR in a statue in Washington, DC, as well as the 43rd President George W. Bush. They are also well known for being a playing piece in the board game Monopoly. Described as a territorial, feisty dog, they can make a good watchdog and tend to be very loyal to their family.

Definition of Scottish terrier in the English dictionary

The definition of Scottish terrier in the dictionary is a small but sturdy breed of terrier, having short legs and erect ears and tail and a longish, wiry, usually black coat Often shortened to: Scottie Former name: Aberdeen terrier.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCOTTISH TERRIER

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Scotticism
Scottie
Scotties
Scottish
Scottish Blackface
Scottish Borders
Scottish Certificate of Education
Scottish country dancing
Scottish Fold
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish National Party
Scottish Nationalism
Scottish Nationalist
Scottish Office
Scottish Parliament
Scottish Secretary
Scottish topaz
Scotty
Scotus

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCOTTISH TERRIER

aircraft carrier
baby carrier
barrier
Boston terrier
bull terrier
carrier
courier
Dandie Dinmont terrier
Ferrier
fox terrier
harrier
Irish terrier
perrier
personnel carrier
Sealyham terrier
Skye terrier
soft-coated wheaten terrier
terrier
the Water Carrier
Welsh terrier
Yorkshire terrier

Synonyms and antonyms of Scottish terrier in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Scottish terrier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCOTTISH TERRIER

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The translations of Scottish terrier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Scottish terrier» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

苏格兰梗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terrier escocés
570 millions of speakers

English

Scottish terrier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्कॉटिश टेरियर
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

كلبه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шотландский терьер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

terrier escocês
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্কটিশ টেরিয়ার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Scottish terrier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terrier Scotland
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Scottish Terrier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スコティッシュテリア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스코틀랜드 테리어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scottish terrier
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

terrier Scotland
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்காட்டிஷ் டெரியர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्कॉटिश टेरियर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İskoç terrier
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Scottish terrier
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Terier szkocki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шотландський тер´єр
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terrier scoțian
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

σκωτσέζικο τεριέ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Scottish terrier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skotsk terrier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skotsk terrier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Scottish terrier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCOTTISH TERRIER»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Scottish terrier

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCOTTISH TERRIER»

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The Official Book of the Scottish Terrier
Founded in 1900, the Scottish Terrier Club of America, the proud protector and promoter of the Scottish Terrier breed in the United States, is pleased to grant its approval of The Official Book of the Scottish Terrier.
Muriel P. Lee, 1995
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The new complete scottish terrier
Traces the history of the breed from the dog's early beginnings to the development of today's Scottish terrier, details the interpretation and evaluation of the breed standard, and gives information on training, showing, and general care
John T. Marvin, 1982
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Scottish Terriers: Everything about History, Care, ...
SCOTTISH TERRIER HISTORY The or iif in of the Scottish Terrier forerer irill remain a mystery lost in time, for it is true that the older the dog breed, the less recorded history there is available. Of all the dog breeds lre knolr today, the Scottish ...
Sharon Lynn Vanderlip, 2001
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How to Train and Understand Your Scottish Terrier Puppy and Dog
Vince Stead. 11. 12. 13. 14-. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. HOW TO STOP YOUR SCOTTISH TERRIER FROM ]UMPINC UP ON PEOPLE HOW TO BUILD A WHELPING BOX FOR A SCOTTISH TERRIER OR ANY OTHER BREED OF DOC HOW TO ...
Vince Stead, 2011
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The Book of the Scottish Terrier
With Chapters Applicable To The Hygienic Care, Rearing, And Treatment Of All Dogs.
Fayette Ewing, 2013
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The New Scottish Terrier
This all-new book on an enduring favorite in the dog world is ideal for everyone who cares about "Scotties" and knows how truly special the breed is.
Cindy Cooke, 1996
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Aberdeen Mac - The Story of a Scottish Terrier
Originally published in 1917. This entertaining book was written in memory of the authors old friend "Jock," an Aberdeen or Scottish Terrier. A novel of animal trainers, circus dogs, cruelty, vivisection and early police courts.
Charles Johns, 2008
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How to Groom a Scottish Terrier Perfectly: A Step-by-step ...
This Instruction Manual is designed with fully illustrated photos to help the beginner learn to groom a Scottish Terrier.
Tammy Sprinkle, 2003
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The Vintage Dog Birthday Book - The Scottish Terrier
The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed, drawn from our library of extremely scarce and sought-after breed books. The perfect gift for the canine-inclined.
Various, 2011
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Scottish Terrier
Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.
Muriel P. Lee, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCOTTISH TERRIER»

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Scottish terrier used to fight cancer
THE humble Scottish Terrier is being used by American scientists in the fight against cancer. The breed is known for its feisty and self-assured character, but ... «Deadline News, May 15»
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Radley names new boss as Scottish Terrier plans overseas expansion
The brand is famous for its colourful designs and its Scottish Terrier logo. The company, controlled by private equity house Exponent, will now press ahead with ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
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Crufts 2015 sees Scottish terrier becomes first since 1929 to win …
Dubbed the 'toy and utility' day, today was the final installment of this year's competition - which has been marked by an array of incredible and outrageous ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
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Prepare yourself for cuteness: 50 Scottish terriers return to ancestral …
Paul Keevil, coordinator of the celebrations, said: “We feel privileged that in 1815 Sir Walter Scott brought the Dandie Dinmont Terrier to prominence and today ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Feb 15»
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Roxy, a Scottish terrier, set to compete at Westminster Dog Show
But for 3-year-old Roxy, a Scottish terrier who lives in North Haven and goes to work with her person, Mike Sacchetti, in Hamden weekdays, her absolute favorite ... «Post-Chronicle, Feb 15»
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Radley's Scottish Terrier eyed by Asian buyers
The private equity owner of Radley, the British handbag brand famous for its Scottie dog tags, is testing Asian appetite ahead of a potential £200m sale of the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 15»
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Dandie Dinmont terrier's story revealed by Selkirk painting
And in a bid to save the wee Scottish terrier from extinction, later this month 50 of the few surviving Dandie Dinmonts, led by their proud owners, will come ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
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Back to Basics: A Comparison of the Scottish Terrier and Sealyham …
The Scottish Terrier was derived from a type of working terrier in Scotland known as the Scotch Terrier. It was used for hunting foxes, badgers and rats. This was ... «Dog Channel, Sep 14»
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Musser Family's Award Winning 'Dog of the Year' Sadie Dies
Sadie and her handler, Gabriel Rangel, take a stroll down Grand Hotel's porch in the summer of 2010, after the popular Scottish terrier had won Best of Show at ... «St. Ignace News, Sep 14»
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How Scottish are Scottie dogs?
Scottish terriers stole the show at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, leading every nation as competitors walked around the stadium. But how did ... «BBC News, Jul 14»

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