Happy go lucky wheaton scotty, Huckleberry Finn, Celebrates his birthday on February 9th. His days of puppyhood are coming to an end and not knowing what to expect in life, he is eager to find out. Huck Finn has grabbed his computer, donned his red plaid tam, and is heading out on his first solo adventure into cyberspace. Huck plans to ask all cyberscotties and their hoomans for the best scottie advice they could offer him, things they've learned from their own travels through life. If you would like your clan's advice to be included in Huck's cyber "handbook" ............. "Advice from the Clan, Scottie Words of Wisdom for the Young Scot" please contact him at huckfinn@scottydog.com .

Life's little Scottie Lessons" - according to the Main Line Five Destiny's Brewster Baillie Dear Huckleberry Finn, I'm going to teach you about "Scottie Love!. This love is boundless for all living things........great or small!!Human babies are delicate and sweet, they can't pull your beard to hard. Toddlers do have to be taught "nice, nice" when petting you but they do have great food that you can reach easily. It is like taking "candy from a baby!!" Older children and adults are respectful and loving. This love does not extend to Coyotes, lions, tigers and bears.............OH MY!! {personal note] My best advice to you is to leave cicadas, toads and mourning doves OUTSIDE. If you like bunnies, squirrels and other living things, don't let anyone know about it. They will think you are soft on rodents and call you a flower child!! Scotties don't like to be called "SISSIES!!! Love, Brewster....Ruth Wynne...
Dis is ScottyRobin in Auburn tellin' ya dat the greeting you give to your master and mistress upon their return to your house (notice that I stress "your" because scotties rule)is very important. It creates a good "image" for other scotties to follow an' gives de hoomans a chance to get down an' play with you and for you to give kisses. When you hear them coming you can rush to the water bowl and wet your beard so that when you kiss them your beard will tickle and wet their cheeks. This is standard operating procedure. Now if they are carrying packages, it is important for you to inspect each and every one to see if there are (a) toys for you or (b) treats for you. If you can pull either out of a sack before your master or mistress gives it to you, you will amaze the them and make them understand know how smart you are.Hoomans love to tell other hoomans how smart their dogs are. Try to do back-flips, twirls. leaps or other exaggerated motions to make your welcome home clearly understood and should be accompanied by barks, urrrrrrs, yips, aroooooooos or other verbal communication. The longer the hoomans are away from you, the longer, louder and more intense should be the welcome. After the initial welcome a frap with brothers and sisters is a fine way to finish the welcome home ceremony and the wilder it gets the better. Try not to knock down too many lamps and scatter too many rugs but other than that I leave it to you imagination as to how to conduct yourself. Happy Birthday, ol' boy an' enjoy your day.................................................................. John Baillargeon
Life's little Scottie Lessons" - according to the Main Line Five Wynnedham's Molly Malone Dear Huckleberry Finn, I'm going to teach you about "Scottie Attitude!" You are first and foremost a Scottie!! You want to live on the edge!! You want to incite to riot when you feel like it. You do not have to be a team player in soccer.....steal the ball, run with it in reckless abandon. Test limits,...............show the "LOOK" and don't always follow the rules to the letter of the law....unless your parents are watching, of course.If they scold you, make sure they end up feeling bad too!!!! {personal note} Should you be blessed to have a family member leave McDonald's ketchup blisters around, you bite the center and splash,....it goes on the walls, carpeting, sofa and other Scotties. When Mom comes in the room she thinks there has been a bloody massacre. She checks you out and is so relieved to see you are fine. However, she doesn't think it is funny for a few days,........... or months. Love, "Maui" ............................................Ruth Wynne
My dear friend Huckleberry, You are embarking on a long journey into adulthood. We Scots learn by trial and error how to guide our Hoomans. And believe me they do need much guidance! I myself will be only four years old this year, and I have had to teach my hoomans their lessons over and over again. They really don't seem to retain their training very well. First of all you must get the "Disdainful" look down. This is the look you use when they call you for no good reason. You must train them to have a treat handy. You may also use this look when they call you to come indoors. They must learn to call you in a begging manner at least half a dozen times before you slowly plod, and I do mean plod towards them. Then of course there is the "Your talking to me!" look. You use this look whenever possible. Especially if they have company, and they want you to do something to show the company how well behaved and well trained you are. Humpf!!!! Now on occasion, I know you will make mistakes, perhaps the trash can may become too inviting, or there is something that just begs to be chewed. You must know how to use the "pitiful" look. This is the one where you use your saddest eyes, you must drop your head and lower the ears, the tail must be tucked neatly under your bottom. This will seldom fail to cause your hoomans to totally forget your mistake, they will immediately think you have hurt your self or are ill. Thus eliminating even the slightest reprimand. You must also learn to recognize when your hoomans are feeling down. This is your most important job. You must learn to give the sweetest kisses at this time, and learn what to do to make them smile and forget their troubles. Now this is easier to accomplish if you have a brother or sister. You can then go into Scotty frap mode, or as my hoomans call it "The comedy relief act." Much growling and talking
,accompanied by lots of chasing and many circles always make these hoomans laugh. I'm sure, you like myself, have learned to accomplish this with the help of the silly female Scot who resides with you. Just be sure to always keep the upper hand with her, so there is no doubt who the real boss of the house is.
With best wishes for your coming Birthday,
Tickner's Wee Rowdy Piper
Tickner's Wee Miss Lizzy Bee.................................... Mickey Tickner

"Life's little Scottie Lessons" - according to the Main Line Five Destiny's Megan O'Hara Dear Huckleberry Finn, I'm going to tell you about "Indoor Etiquette!" Parents enjoy an occasional frap and laugh until there sides ache but most times indoors is for naps on soft luxurious lamb's wool "nest" beds. Of course, no biting, growing, chewing furniture or clothes, since your a big boy now. Enjoy your meals, eat with gusto and carefree abandon, languishing over each tender morsel and then help Mom by cleaning up your brothers and sister's bowls. Sit on your parents laps and kiss them tenderly hoping that they will give you and extra liver nibblet because you are so cute. {personal note} Should you or CapeCod Charlie or BonnieScot find a nest of bunnies..........act quickly before Mom gets her wits about her.Grab one, run over to the other side of the yard, eat quickly, burp and look innocent. This is hard to do when you know that it was not very easy for your parent to watch!!!. You are a Terrier first, so don't feel bad!! Do not let Mom give you a guilt trip!!! Love, "Meggie" .......................................................Ruth Wynne
Well, Huck, ole buddy....congratulations...you're ONE year old !! We just want to make sure that you know what's expected of you.....now that you're a grown-up scottish gentleman!!! As a scottie, you have a reputation to maintain and we're here to see that you learn the proper "Rules of Scottie Behavior" from the pros ....the WD CHILD GANG!!!! First of all, you need to find a talent.....something you're really GOOD at, and become an expert in your chosen skill. For example, Riley loves to sing..... he sings morning, noon, and night. He never shuts UP....but he's GOOD at making that noise!! I love to sleep on my back, legs pointing at the ceiling.....and I'm VERY good at this skill! You'll want to select ONE toy that you cherish above ALL others. It is THIS toy that you lay at Mam and DadIL's feet, to invite them to play with you. Insist that they play with you and your toy DURING their favorite television programs, when they're on the telephone, or carrying a heavy load from one room to another. Insistence is an important skill for a scottie to master. Be persistent. MAKE them play with you when YOU want to play! There are other skills that you'll need to master, also. Theft skills are critical and an essential part of the scottie mystique. You'll want to practice this often, since speed is vital for a successful theft operation .....grab one of your Mam's socks/slippers/or ANYTHING that she drops on the floor. Get there FIRST, grab it in your furry little mouth, and FLEE the scene!! Race around the room, staying JUST out of her reach!!! If she appears to become discouraged by the chase, remind her of the reason for the game. Holding the stolen item firmly in your teeth, get as close to your Mam as you dare, shake the stolen treasure gleefully, and remind her that you've got it and she DOESN'T !! Then, wait eagerly for her to grab for your treasure. Once she reaches for it, you may again race around the room......you have her HOOKED now!!! She'll be determined to retrieve her lost object. The ultimate goal of this "theft" game is ALWAYS......the "TREAT" !! Mam will always give up first, and when she does, out comes the treat. You've WON ! Walk up to Mam, and return the treasure to her. Be SURE that you get the treat BEFORE you return Mam's object. This game needs to be repeated regularly......daily. Remember - scottie persistence !!! Many happy returns on your first birthday, Huck !!!! Practice, practice......and don't forget to be INSISTENT whenever you want something. Don't take NO for an answer.....that's Scottie Law !!!!! Happy Birthday, Huck!! Your pals, The Wild Child Gang, Katie Wild Child and Sir Riley Rambunctious.................................................................Carol Johnson
Dis is Miss Fiona tellin' you that it is important for you to make sure you have good sleeping accomodations. Now some scotties sleep in a crate where they feel safe and secure. Other scotties have a cozy bed with a soft bottom and nice cushioned sides to curl up in. Some scotties we know about sleep on hooman furniture and it is up to you to find which couch, chair or other piece of funiture you are most comfortable on. If you are one of the scotties who gets to sleep with your hoomans, then there are some hard and fast rules you ought to know. First, you must establish the particular place in the bed on which you like to repose. Getting to that place first is very important and you must insist that neither your brothers and sisters nor the hoomans take that place away from you. Second, once everyone is in their "place" you must resist the taking of your territory even if the other party moves in their sleep. If there are two or more scotties in the bed it is very possible that all of you can "pin" the hooman into position so that at least from that source you will have no encroachment. If the hooman complains and tries to move you, complain loudly by grumbling and protesting to all the other scotties in the bed.If all of you act quickly you can "freeze" your hooman into another position quickly. Do not be afraid to gently but quietly expand your territory by pushing bit by bit until you have achieved the additional space. Now the night has passed and you are waking up before the master and or mistress is awake. There are several things you cn do to get them up: licking faces or a cold nose on the neck is a good technique, pulling down the bedcovers (especially if the room is cold) is certain to get a response and if all other methods fail, try walking up and down on their bodies making sure you push down hard with each step. Once your hooman or hoomans are awake a quick frap on the bed does wonders at getting them out of the warm bed and taking you to the door for your morning constitutional.I'm certain that by this time in your life you have begun to get the hang of bed manners and techniques. Have a lifetime of cozy and satisfying nights. Love, Missy ......................................................................................................... John Baillargeon
"Life's little Scottie Lessons" - according to the Main Line Five Destiny's Angus MacTavish Dear Huckleberry Finn, I'm first going to tell you about "Watchdog Etiquette!" Bark only once or twice to let your parents know that someone is at your door, ringing your bell, and wanting admittance. When Man says "enough" stop barking and sit and wait for the guests to say hello. No jumping up,......a mature Scottie waits patiently for his affection. {personal note} If you go to the car wash do not step on the window button. The window will open and send cold water, soap and wet lamb's wool padding sloshing all over the inside of the car and YOU. Your Dad anxious to close the window may accidentally open the other window and have the inside of the car washed as well as any unsuspecting Scotties. Love, "Angie"
......................................................................................................Ruth Wynne
"Life's little Scottie Lessons" - according to the Main Line Five Destiny's Seamus MacGreagor Dear Huckleberry Finn, I'm going to tell you about "Backyard Etiquette!" Stay in your own yard unless you have a leash on and a parent attached to it. If a service man leaves a gate open that is not a license for a young Scottie to leave and go on a exploration of his neighborhood. Go and tell your parent to close the gate and put the padlock back on right away for your safety. {personal note} Since you are the youngest, you will not have a baby brother leave the property and force you to go and watch over him. If so, stay together, walk on the sidewalk or the curbside and don't wander far or talk to strangers or get in their car. You may want to let a neighbor check your identification tags so they can call your parents.You will be most happy to see your parents come driving up after searching, crying and praying for you. You will get hugs, kisses and a hot stew for supper since parents are not angry just relieved Do not make a habit of this though it is........ dangerous!! Love, "Seamie" ......................Ruth Wynne.........
Yo Huck! Dis iz Hoagy. Well pal, it looks like you have grown into a fine young lad. Yes sir, yer not a puppy any more. I was settin' here typin' ya a letter, filled with good advice about the leg liftin' thing. Me Mam happened ta read what I was writin' and sez that it was not fittin' advice ta be handin' out over the internet. Guess I'll jest have ta send it ta ya in a private email. Mam suggested me sisters and I write sumthin' nice fer yer birthday. So, we put our heads together, and decided ta explain about sniggle art. Sniggle art is what ya do with yer nose. When ever ya see a clean window, it iz yer duty ta walk up to it and smoosh yer nose into it. Rub that Scottie nose all over da clean window! Make sure ya don't leave one inch of clean glass! Mams love ta wash windows! Our Mam washes them all da time. Mams do this because A: They love washing them, and B: They want ta give us a clean slate ta do our artwork on. If ya wants ta make yer Mam happy ya gotz ta make more sniggle art just as soon as she washes da window. That lets her know you appreciate her efforts. Remember, practice makes perfect! Who knows, someday ya might be another Salvador Doggie...er, I mean Dali. Me sisters and I hopes ya have a grand birthday, and many, many more. Arrrooooooooo!!! Yer Frendz, The Smiling Scotties Heather Sue, Hoagy & Haley ..........................................................Janice Devine