The Scottish Terrier Club of Tampa Bay (STCTB) was formed as a regional chapter of the Scottish Terrier Club of American (STCA) in 1987. Although the founding members primarily resided in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, the club represents and serves Scottish Terrier owners and fans throughout the state of Florida.
STCTB is the only Scottish Terrier breed club in Florida.
STCTB is proud to have a very active membership, currently numbering over 100 individuals. Members live all over the state of Florida- and in other states, too!
Club events and activities are held in different areas of the state, and online meetings and educational programs are conducted periodically to engage the members.
The club's annual Scottish Terrier Specialty Show and Sweepstakes is presented in December of each year, usually in Orlando.
Upcoming Events
Fall Fun Day
Our annual STCTB Fall Fun Day is coming up soon. This free event is open to all Scottie lovers, whether current members or not. Join us!
The World Cup of Scotties will be held at beautiful Dade Battlefield Historic Park in Bushnell, Florida. The date is Saturday, October 13, 2026 and the event will run from 11am - 3pm.
There will be lots of fun things for STCTB members and friends, and their Scotties, to do:
- An obstacle course for the dogs.
- Canine Good Citizen demonstration and free testing.
- AKC Novice Tricks demonstration and free testing.
- Brief discussion of therapy dog certification.
- Boutique sales.
- Raffles and prizes.
- Pot lunch lunch.
...and much more!
Please bring new and/or gently-used collars, harnesses, and leashes for a collection to be donated to the Humane Society of Highlands County (a no-kill shelter). They have been inundated this summer with dogs and puppies, and always send a new adoptee home with a collar or harness and lead. Your donation would be greatly appreciated!
2026 Annual Specialty Show and Sweepstakes Planned for December
Before you know it, it will be December- and time for our annual specialty shows! Our 2026 theme is... Florida Christmas Vacation!
Join us in Orlando for a week filled with great competition, beautiful Scotties and lots of fun!
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Central Florida Kennel Club
Designated Scottish Terrier Specialty (Judge: David Fitzpatrick) and
Scottish Terrier Sweepstakes for Puppies and Veterans (Judge: Susan Finn)
Friday, December 11, 2026
STCTB Scottish Terrier Specialty (Judge: Heidi Reilly)
Scottish Terrier Junior Showmanship (Judge: Cathy Molitaris)
More details will be posted soon on our Annual Specialty Show page.
New Program for TCC (Bladder Cancer) Screening
Bladder Cancer screening initiative
The Bladder Cancer Screening Program – Grant funds from Scottish Terrier Club of America Health Trust Fund (STCA-HTF), along with donations received by STCTB, are used to subsidize bladder screening ultrasounds to detect tumors early, when treatment is most effective.
How It Works – The STCTB program reimburses owners up to $100 towards an ultrasound bladder exam for dogs 5 years or older who have not been previously diagnosed with bladder cancer. The exam may be conducted by the veterinarian of your choice or at a clinic organized by STCTB. Reimbursement is limited to one scan per qualifying dog each year. Dogs must be a Scottish Terrier or of mostly Scottie lineage and are not required to be registered. You can begin the process to participate in the program by contacting the STCTB Health Representative, Kathy Hudson, at Jesusnurse@yahoo.com to request a copy of the Bladder Cancer Screening Form.
Photo above: Sadly, handsome Logan (on the right) was a victim of TCC. Early screening and detection is critical!
door county rally "zoomie" about screening
FREE! Learn more about the use of ultrasound for early detection of bladder cancer in dogs.
UNDER THE KILT-SCREENING & DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUNDS IN SCOTTIES (& ALL DOGS)
Sep 12, 2026 09:30 Central Time/10:30 Eastern (Florida) time
Dr Brianne Miller, DVM provides insight into the benefits of screening and diagnostic ultrasounds, when they may be appropriate to consider and reviews actual ultrasound images found in canine clients. This session is appropriate for ALL dog owners, regardless of breed. There will be a Q & A session following her presentation. FACULTY: Dr. Brianne Miller DVM is a 2014 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Veterinary School and is the sole practicing veterinarian providing advanced diagnostic imaging in Northeastern WI.
You must register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ft77TTu_RB2Ji-IQEe0kYA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.