Appearance of the Scotti Apso
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| The Scotti Apso is a hybrid of the Lhasa Apso and the Scottish Terrier, and as such can inherit appearance traits from either or both of its parent breeds. Scotti Apso owners and breeders describe these adorable canines as measuring between 25.5 and 28 centimeters and weighing between 7 and 11.5 kilos. The coat is described as thick, straight, of medium length and with moderate shedding. Coat color can be brown, black, brindle, gray or white. The body is generally solidly built, longer than it is tall, with straight legs and a tail that can be curled over the back or carried straight or slightly curved, covered with long hair and round, compact paws. The eyes are dark brown with a black nose on a medium-length muzzle with a scissor bite. Ears can be pendulous or erect and pointed, covered with hair of varying lengths. |
Temperament of the Scotti Apso
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| Your Scotti Apso is a hybrid mix of Lhassa Apso and Scottish Terrier, and may inherit temperament and personality traits from one or both parent breeds. Scotti Apso owners and breeders describe its temperament as generally affectionate and gentle, but they also note that it can be feisty. This particular trait will probably warrant some supervision when in the presence of young children who don't know how to touch and play with him safely. The Scotti Apso is not an excessive barker and doesn't need much exercise, making it perfect for owners or potential owners who live in apartments, condos or other homes where there are noise and space restrictions. Due to the breeding of the Scottish Terrier parent, he has a moderate hunting/prey behavior as well as a moderate tendency to wander. These two characteristics mean you'll need to keep him on a leash when he's outdoors or outside an enclosed space to ensure his safety. He is affectionate with family and older children, with the above-mentioned warning about small children. Appropriate socialization from an early age can help moderate some of this trait. He's not always so accepting of strangers, so be prepared for him to be wary of strangers until he's sure of your safety in their presence. He generally gets on well with other animals, but bear in mind that one of his parent breeds was bred to hunt and eradicate vermin, and this is a trait that cannot be socialized or trained. He is intelligent, but can also be stubborn and independent, a gift from the Scottish side, so you should expect him to be moderately easy to train with positive training methods applied slowly, teaching him simple commands and developing them. For best results, make learning fun and interesting for him. |
Needs and activities of the Scotti Apso
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| Your Scotti Apso hybrid is a moderately active dog. He's small, with short little legs, so don't expect him to jump for joy when you take him jogging. He has a lot of energy, but because he's small, it won't take him as long or as far to manage that energy. He'll love taking daily walks with you, playing and romping in the dog park or fenced garden, playing ball, Frisbee and search games outside or in the house. He has moderate hunting, prey-hunting and wandering tendencies. So it's important to keep him on a leash when he's outside the house, fenced garden or other enclosed area. If you don't keep him on a leash, you may find yourself chasing him down the street or across the field in search of a small animal or an interesting scent that has caught his attention. He's small and doesn't need much exercise, so he can live very well in an apartment, condominium or family home with or without a fenced yard, provided he has the opportunity to exercise, in an urban or rural environment. It will adapt perfectly to a moderate climate, and will need extra protection in extreme temperatures. |
Maintenance of the Scotti Apso
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| Your Scotti Apso hybrid falls into the moderate category of maintenance and shedding. It will need brushing at least once a week to remove loose hairs, debris, mats and tangles, and to distribute the natural oils in the coat to keep it healthy and beautiful. He is not hypoallergenic. His ears should be checked weekly and cleaned if necessary with a cotton ball and an approved canine ear cleaner. Check his toenails weekly while you look at his ears, and trim them if necessary, unless he's able to maintain them with his normal daily exercise. Scotti Apsos, like all canines, should have their teeth brushed at home two or three times a week to prevent the development of periodontal disease and the tooth loss that can accompany it. He's in the low category for odor and drool. |
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