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3. Scottish Terrier

In general, terriers typically have wiry coats, which means they're much less prone to shedding than other kinds of dogs. The Scottish Terrier is a stubborn, determined, and very loyal dog. They have beautifully square heads with large, pointy ears, and their coats only need to be trimmed around twice a year.

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Scottish in the backyard

Scotties are small in size but generally very muscular dogs — they were originally bred to help farmers hunt down rats, foxes, and other small animals.

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Portrait of a little boy enjoying walking his dog in autumn park. Sunny autumn day. Focus on the black Scottish terrier. Nikon D850 Imgorthand/ Getty Images

While most people recognize Scottish Terriers as being black, they can also have cream or salt and pepper coats.

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The portrait of two Scottish Terrier dogs in the garden CaptureLight/ Getty Images

Scotties have hair rather than fur and make a lovely pet for dog-lovers with allergies.

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Scottish terrier puppy dog sitting in a back yard garden looking forward. Caymia/ Getty Images

Scottish Terriers are known for their political expertise — Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and George W. Bush all chose Scottish Terriers to be the most loyal and lovable dogs.

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Happy little boy aged 7 is playing on the grass with his black dog. Imgorthand/ Getty Images

Scottish Terriers are often seen as celebrities at the Westminister Kennel Club Show. Over the years Scotties have won nine winning titles!

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White (wheaten) scottish terrier, sitting on gravel road with orange leaves during autumn, yellow tree forest in background Ondrej Prosicky/ Getty Images

In the popular board game Monopoly, Scottish Terriers star as one of the most popular playing pieces!

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Pair of black and white (wheaten) scottish terrier, sitting on green grass lawn Ondrej Prosicky/ Getty Images

Time to vogue: Scottish Terriers often posed with celebrities in vogue magazine in the 1940s and even snuggled up to Shirley Temple herself!

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Standing scottish terrier PaulShlykov/ Getty Images

Around 40 Scottish Terriers led the teams out to the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, making an adorable entrance at the opening ceremony.

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