Emmerson Scotties breed quality Scottish Terriers in the South Island of New Zealand, companions that have sound temperaments, adventurous dogs with great personalities who love being part of the family. Our Scotties have class, they never run scared, they are sure-footed, confident and can handle whatever comes along.
about the breed
A solidly compact dog of vivid personality, the Scottish Terrier is an independent, confident, adventurous and loyal companion. Scotties have a dignified, almost-human character, with hearts full of affection. Their terrier persistence has earned the breed the nickname 'the Diehard'.
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TESTIMONIAL“You know what you’re doing when it comes to breeding Scotties. We absolutely love ours. Tuppence has just turned six. She is great for urban apartment living and our neighbours are all very fond of her. She rarely barks and is very easygoing. She is very friendly and enjoys meeting new people, still her loyalty remains with us. One of the many things we liked about Emmerson Scotties was how the dogs are part of the family, well cuddled and used to human contact. They are very well socialised, not only with each other but with fellow dog lovers swooning over them. And many comments like "my mother had a Scottie", or "where is the white one?". But our Tuppence just sits and takes it all in. What I also like about the breed is that they quite laid back and stoic, well of course after they have had a walk and their dinner!"
Shirley, Napier |
TESTIMONIALScottish Terrier Duncan is our second Scottie, he is a brindle black with reddish touches. There is an amusing joy they have in a quirky way, yet stately in stature.
Our Duncan loves close contact with my wife and I, adult children, friends included, yet he is happy in his own company. Andrea’s Scottie’s Sid and Matilda with Andrea's training instilled in Duncan a good start as a happy puppy with a degree of obedience and fun, especially like his mother - he loves to run with a soccer ball at his nose to chase. Steve & Val, Dunedin |
TESTIMONIALOur family has had two Scotties; Splodge and McTavish - brother and sister, both very lovable and quite different characters. Splodge was the happiest of ‘woofies’ and brought joy, laughter, and entertainment to all who knew her. A great little watchdog too.
McTavish led a life of adventure with helicopter pilot Steve in Franz Josef Glacier, keeping the tourists' cameras clicking wherever he went. He was a true Scottish gentleman, dour, steadfast, and loyal. Once a Scottie owner, always a Scottie owner; they really are a ‘stand-alone ‘breed. Emmerson Kennels Scottish Terriers are that and then some. The care and attention to detail that Andrea puts into her dogs and puppies is quite extraordinary. The lovely temperaments and personalities of Emmerson Kennels dogs are a testament to her incredible dedication and passion for this breed. I feel so very lucky that I experienced the love of a Scottie dog. Thank you, Andrea. Cindy, Nelson |
testimonial
"Why a Scottish terrier?", we are sometimes asked. The answer comes from our past experience of Bonnie, our new experience of Matilda and our sporadic experience of other Scotties we've only met. We have found Scotties to be both very self-possessed and independent-of-spirit and also (and quite unexpectedly) hilarious. They look rather solemn and even aristocratic (as though "looking down that long nose at you") but are also extremely excitable and playful. I also have a vivid memory of the fact that they were once a common breed - even iconic - and my wife's preference for a Scottie 14 or so years ago was really thinking outside the box. I'm very, very glad they're making a come-back: they deserve it, and we can benefit from having them available. They are serious dogs; they're interesting; they're not lap-dogs; they don't fawn on you. Also, a lot of modern Scotties are designed to fit inside a tea-cup, which is demeaning to the dogs and sends a wrong message to potential owners. Matilda is bigger than that, she'll be a dog of substance, and we like this about her.
"Why buy a Scottie from Andrea?" is the other question. Mainly because she understands and loves the dogs she breeds. To her, they are puppies, not "units" of stock-in-trade. She doesn't just "value" them. When a litter is generated, they're as likely to be found on her kitchen floor as "outside". She won't sell them to anyone who doesn't have an appreciation of the breed - of its personality and of the experience of having one or two at home. Andrea is equally understanding of the situation of the buyer. The buyer might be curious about the breed, but not sure. Or might love the breed but be unsure how a new pup will fit in with the other dog they already have at home. It is very much to Andrea's credit that she accommodates this uncertainty. With us, giving us some time with Matilda. And, if we decide further on that Matilda doesn't work for us, we are contractually bound to sell her back to Andrea, not pass her on to a third party. This way, Andrea ensures that "her" pups will have a good home. Andrea shipped Matilda to us by plane from Timaru to Wellington. To keep the costs of transport minimal, she allowed us to use one of her crates and return it: in fact, she and her husband Mark collected the crate when they visited Wellington a while afterwards. I think buyers value this kind of "after-sales service" - especially nowadays when it is, unfortunately, often absent.
Andrea is in for the long haul.
Gavan, Wellington
"Why buy a Scottie from Andrea?" is the other question. Mainly because she understands and loves the dogs she breeds. To her, they are puppies, not "units" of stock-in-trade. She doesn't just "value" them. When a litter is generated, they're as likely to be found on her kitchen floor as "outside". She won't sell them to anyone who doesn't have an appreciation of the breed - of its personality and of the experience of having one or two at home. Andrea is equally understanding of the situation of the buyer. The buyer might be curious about the breed, but not sure. Or might love the breed but be unsure how a new pup will fit in with the other dog they already have at home. It is very much to Andrea's credit that she accommodates this uncertainty. With us, giving us some time with Matilda. And, if we decide further on that Matilda doesn't work for us, we are contractually bound to sell her back to Andrea, not pass her on to a third party. This way, Andrea ensures that "her" pups will have a good home. Andrea shipped Matilda to us by plane from Timaru to Wellington. To keep the costs of transport minimal, she allowed us to use one of her crates and return it: in fact, she and her husband Mark collected the crate when they visited Wellington a while afterwards. I think buyers value this kind of "after-sales service" - especially nowadays when it is, unfortunately, often absent.
Andrea is in for the long haul.
Gavan, Wellington