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A new study identified 18 genetic variants in PTPN22 that might be associated with atopic dermatitis in West Highland white terriers. The Scottish Terrier and Dog News hopes this leads to help for itchy Westies and Scotties.
Bridget is a bolter so I really want to get to her a GPS collar. Unfortunately the Tagg Pet Tracker that I really like doesn’t work in Canada because the manufacturer has not yet struck a deal with a carrier.
So when I saw this Groupon for a poor man’s GPS collar — that’s not really a GPS collar, but rather a GPS-enabled pet tag — I snapped it up because it was only $15 and it works in Canada. In fact, this particular Groupon is only available in Canada.
But seriously, I can’t call myself Bridget’s “mother” for two reasons. One, it’s not my style. And, two, I already have a human daughter.
Mistress doesn’t seem right either. I’m too old for it and there are the sexual overtones.
On many occasions, I’ve used owner simply because it seemed the only option but I don’t like it as I feel it doesn’t accurately reflect our relationship. My dog’s not just something I own.
Lately, I’ve been referring to Scotties and their peeps. But while that works well in the plural, it’s awkward, to say, “I’m Bridget’s peep” in the singular
All this is why I was interested to discover that more than a dozen years ago Boulder became the first city in the U.S. to officially refer to pet owners as “guardians.” It’s one of many nuggets of information in a recent column by a Scottish Terrier-owning guardianing journalist at the Denver Post.
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About me
I'm Ann Brocklehurst, Scottish Terrier owner and investigative reporter who provides daily news, video and much more about Scottie dogs. Please leave me a comment or send me an e-mail at scottishterriernews@gmail.com. That's me above with Bridget, aged three.
Sadie the Westminster-winning Scottish Terrier with Tad, her Chihuahua consort
Yes, you are in the right place for news about Sadie the Scottie, or if you prefer to call her by her official name, Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot, the 2010 Westminster champion. Check out the Scottie News' extensive Sadie archives and read about other Scottish Terriers who have won the Westminster Cup