It's a Scottish Terrier Thing You Wouldn't Understand
Scotties are famously indifferent to being told what to do, and their owners rather enjoy that.
2 designs of the same line, so you can pick the artwork rather than settle for the first one you find.
Scotties are famously indifferent to being told what to do, and their owners rather enjoy that.
The second Scottie print, with heavier lettering.
Breed shirts live or die on accuracy. A scottish terrier owner will spot a design drawn from the wrong breed immediately, and crosses are the easiest to get wrong — the coat and the ear shape are usually what gives it away. Look at the artwork before the slogan.
Across the 2 designs here the wording is identical, so the choice is which drawing actually looks like their dog.
This works for someone who has explained their breed to strangers more than once — the rare breeds and the crosses especially, since those owners almost never find themselves on a shop shelf. It falls flat for someone who just likes dogs generally; for them a plain dog design is the better buy.
Scotties are independent to a degree that surprises people who expect a small dog to be biddable. Owners describe it as negotiating rather than training.
The coat needs hand-stripping to keep the harsh texture, and most groomers will suggest clipping instead.
The silhouette is instantly recognisable, which is unusual and part of why owners like it.
The wording only works when it names the exact breed, so it is worth checking before you buy. Shiba Inu, Shih Poo and Shih Tzu each have their own page with their own designs, and there are more below.