Scottie Rescue

All dogs listed for adoption have received a full vet exam including spay or neuter, dental cleaning, all vaccinations and shots required by Texas law, heartworm test, and any medical treatment needed to assure the dog's health and well being. They are socialized and assessed for temperament and behavior issues.

If you are interested in adopting a rescue click HERE to fill out the
Scottish Terrier Club of America (STCA) On-Line Rescue Application.
Please select Margy Tucker as the Coordinator for the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

FRANNI- SCOTTISH TERRIER

Photos of Franni taken 2/01/06.

Scottish Terrier ~ Female ~ Black Coat ~ 7 Years Old ~ Affectionate personality ~ Owner Release
DOG AGGRESSIVE/NO CATS

Special Needs:

FRANNI PREFERS TO BE AN ONLY PET
SHE ALSO HAS SCOTTIE CRAMP

Franni is jealous of other pets and does not like to share food or attention. She does not like children and because of this she prefers to be an only pet and will need an adult only home.

Franni also has moderate to severe Scottie Cramp and is happiest with a set routine
and quiet environment. For more information about Scottie Cramp please scroll down.

Franni is a sweet and affectionate little scottie girl who likes going for short walks and car rides. She is an alpha scottie and prefers to be an only pet. Franni LOVES to play and her favorite game is to chase the beam from a flashlight! She is crate trained, house trained, and knows about doggie doors. Franni bonds quickly and will make some lucky person a wonderful and devoted companion.

Scottie Cramp
Scottie Cramp is the most wide-spread hereditary disorder in the breed and it is also the least serious, from the dog's point of view. Affected dogs are normal at rest and exhibit normal ability to walk until they are stressed. Common stimuli are exercise, hunting, fighting, or courtship. As the dog's level of stress increases, his gait begins to change. The forelegs move out to the side and forward rather than straight forward, called winging. The spine in the lumbar area may arch and the rear legs begin to overflex. If the excitement or exercise continues, the dog begins to exhibit a "goose-stepping" gait. If the dog is running, he may somersault and fall. Severely affected dogs may find their ability to walk or run completely inhibited. This is not a seizure. There is no loss of consciousness. As soon as the stimulus abates, the symptoms disappear almost immediately.

The severity of symptoms in affected dogs varies widely as does the amount and type of stimulation necessary to elicit clinical signs. The symptoms appear to be caused by a buildup or depletion of some chemical compound in the dog's central nervous system, most probably serotonin. In layman's language, the signal from the brain telling the dog how to run gets garbled in transmission on its way to the various muscles. The Scottie's muscles are not cramping and he is not experiencing pain. He has just temporarily lost the ability to coordinate his movements.
Scottie Cramp is present from birth, but it often takes the eye of an experienced breeder to spot it. Affected dogs soon learn to anticipate the onset of cramping and abruptly stop running or playing. By the time such a puppy is grown, he may never exhibit any signs at all. Similarly, an affected dog with a very laid-back personality is less likely to exhibit symptoms than a more hyperactive Scot.

Scottie Cramp is a permanent condition, but it does not worsen with age. Nearly all dogs affected with Scottie Cramp make perfectly wonderful companions, able to share virtually all activities with their families. Treatment is seldom necessary but, in severe cases, Vitamin E, diazepam and Prozac have all proven to be effective.

This article about Scottie Cramp provided by the STCA Website - Genetic Health Issues: http://clubs.akc.org/stca/geneticissues.htm

Franni's vet care provided by Carrollton Animal Hospital.

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