Introducing The Scots
All our dogs live with us in the house rather than in outside kennels. Essentially they are our pets. We have two girls at present (but this number fluctuates when we have a litter or “cousin Angus” is visiting!)
Killisport Mayqueen - Millie
Millie is six years of age, and has been with us since she was about twelve weeks old. (We were delayed in collecting her because I had just broken my ankle – exquisite timing! ) I used to stand on the lawn and exercise her by making her follow the end of a very long stick – which she did with great enthusiasm. In fact she will chase sticks for hours on her walks in our local wood to this day!
She has a very balanced temperament, enjoys being fussed but is quite happy to be independent, preferring, like most Scots, to be in the vicinity keeping an eye on what is going on! She is lovely with people, and is quiet and laid back. (So much so, that she was rather disinterested in being in the show ring. She did, however, qualify for Crufts).
She is a sturdy dog, black brindle (appearing black from a distance). She has an excellent coat, wiry and thick. She fills the role of matriarch with perfect ease.
Skircoat Stupenda – Gertrude (Gertie)
Gertie was so named because she was the largest girl in the litter (Millie's first, and only litter, to date). She is also a black brindle and is now a mother herself. She has a very fine head and most expressive ears. She is a very obedient canine although a bit of a barker. She is alert at all times, even walking in the woods where she seems to be constantly on guard rather than in 'play mode”. Like Millie, she is lovely with people, and readily rolls over on her back to have her tummy rubbed! She is also the queen of the sofa!
Skircoat Serena – Daisy
Daughter of Gertie, grand-daughter of Millie thus the second generation of my own Skircoat line. She is black and has always been a complete bundle of energy with plenty of Scotty attitude. Showing great promise as a potential show-girl, she was with us for about a year before she was “head-hunted” by another breeder, with whom she now abides happily, as here, in the house with two other dogs for company. Endearing though she is, I have no doubt, at least among the canine fraternity, she is ruling the roost! We are looking forward perhaps, at some future stage, to welcoming one of her pups back into the fold.
From Dash Mountain Farm's Mr Ashgate At Skircoat
We are pleased to welcome BARNEY into the fold. Still a pup, he is making his mark on the household with his wonderful loving, lively personality. His curiosity is boundless and he is extremely bright. As well as a super temperament, he has a gorgeous head and a beautiful glossy but wiry black coat – a very pleasing addition to our “family”.