I saw the other thread about running with your dog and didn't want to hijack it, so I thought i'd start another. Do you think a Scottish Terrier can be conditioned to come on runs? I wasnt thinking toooo fast, maybe 7:30-7:45 pace. Do you think terriers in general can run appreciable distances? thanks in advance.
Based on that picture I'd say no. It looks like it would "scoot" rather than run.
It depends. For instance, how does it make YOU feel when you read one of those news stories about some red neck who dragged a dog, leashed to his truck behind him for 3 miles before he stopped to investigate what that strange noise was.
If you are okay with that then yes, by all means, take your scottie out for a drag, er, I mean 'run'. If not, well then you have your answer right there.
The long legged terriers, especially Irish, are excellent long distance trail runners. An Irish at full bore off-trail in wood or field is a sight to behold, although they usually have very strong prey drive, hard to control.
Scotty's can be very athletic, but that dog will poop out after a mile or so, don't do it. The dog will probably want to please (though you never know with a Scotty), physical injury is highly likely.
Why not? I ran a 10K in Napa last April and met a guy who runs 5Ks and 10Ks with his dachshund/chihuahua mix. They finished at a 8:00/mile pace, and the dog looked like it was having a great time, not in distress at all. 7:30 pace might be a little optimistic, but the dog will let you know what it can do.
I had a west highland terrier that i used to take runs. she was always bounding ahead of me over 3 mile run i do round the golf course but was always wiped out afterwards. one day i extended my run and did 5miles - she did it too as always ahead and seemingly fine. fine that is until that night when all her muscles seized up and she physically could not stand up. she ended up at the vets and had to get put on a drip to replace lost salts etc. the vet told me these dogs would run till they died just to please their owner but it was not advisable. their legs are too short and their bodies cannot cope with it. don't take them too far or too fast.
I have a 2 year old rat terrier that i take on 6 mile runs at 7 minute pace with me. I only take him out two or three times a week but he loves it. My dog weighs just 14 pounds but has long legs and seems to do pretty well. I think leg length is key. Between 12 to 18 miles a week at 7 minute mile pace and a few interval sessions chasing the ball in the park, my dog is fit as a fiddle!
Scotties are grand little dogs. I had one for 7 years, he was my brother's initially.
I think Michael Jordan didn't mind running with a Scottie.
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dabulls wrote:
I think Michael Jordan didn't mind running with a Scottie.
I think Michael held Scottie's leash, not the other way around...
Yes, you can run with a Scottie. Terriers are a running breed, just not great on stamina, so can you just take him for 3-4 miles? I have seen folks out running in the woods with yorkies...the full-size kind. Remember, as with any dog or human, you will need to condition the dog first...so 1-2 miles to start for a few weeks, then up to 4M. I wouldn't go more than 4 miles with a small dog. Best if you live somewhere the guy can go off-leash with you so he can enjoy himself in the leaves and smell stuff, etc. instead of just running on pavement. What goes for people goes for dogs I guess...off-road is more pleasant.
