This is another of the rough-coated terriers, but, unlike the two varieties already mentioned, his conformation is perhaps more suggestive of a dachshund than a true terrier. His legs are short and very strong, body heavy, ears, "pricked," and tail long. In color he is a dark iron gray-almost black-and the general impression he makes is that of an extremely intelligent, powerful, capable dog that can stand unlimited hard work under all conditions and come out with tail wagging and ready for more.
Indeed, the Scotchman is about as good a dog as any reasonable person could ask. True, he has not the statuesque grandeur of a Great Dane, nor the beautiful coat and grace of a collie; but he has points of recommendation in which these breed are lacking. True to his appearance, a Scotch terrier is the embodiment of hardiness, intelligence and reliability. He readily adapts himself to learning tricks, makes an ideal companion, and is strong and courageous enough to make a very adequate guardian and watchdog. His one drawback is that in this country he is comparatively rare, and it is often difficult to obtain a good specimen without paying a rather stiff price. It is to be hoped, however, that the increasing popularity of rough-and ... ready dogs will result in the breed becoming more common, for the Scotch terrier deserves to be better and more widely known.