At the heart of Gallica Scottish Terriers is a woman whose life has been transformed by a breed known for its bold spirit and unwavering loyalty. Charlie Gann, owner of Gallica Scottish Terriers and a proud member of the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Denver, has been a cornerstone of the Scottie community since 2000. Alongside her husband, Bob Gann, Charlie has dedicated over two decades to nurturing, showing, and celebrating these remarkable dogs. 

“From the time we acquired our first Scottie in 2000, we had gone full on in everything Scottish Terrier.” 

Charlie’s journey began with a single Scottish Terrier—and from that moment, she and Bob dove headfirst into everything Scottie-related. Their passion has taken them across the U.S., and even to the UK, where Charlie qualified to show at the prestigious Crufts Dog Show in 2022. Her home-bred wheaten-colored girl, Sorcha (CH. Gallica’s Edelweiss), won Best of Breed at the national specialty—an honor not seen for a wheaten Scottie since 1986. 

“It was a great honor. The last time a wheaten-colored Scottish Terrier won the national was in 1986.” 

Charlie’s involvement with the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Denver spans 18 years, during which she has served as President, Vice President, Newsletter Editor, and Board Member. Bob, equally committed, has been the club’s webmaster for 15 years and is also an AKC Earthdog Judge, certified to judge at all levels across the U.S. and Canada. 

“Bob has judged all over the US and Canada. He’s passed all qualifications to judge at every Earthdog level.” 

Beyond conformation events, the Ganns are active in AKC Scent Work, Barn Hunts, and are now exploring AKC Tracking. Charlie also contributes nationally, having served on the board of the Scottish Terrier Club of America for five years and currently holding committee positions. 

Their love for Scotties extends to the next generation. Charlie affectionately refers to Bilbo and Olive as her “grand-Scotties.” These energetic pups are descendants of her champion Sorcha, through her wheaten male Lars’ son, Gallica’s Sea Dragon. Bilbo is cherished by Rob, and Olive by Annel Henderson—both deeply involved with R2W. 

“Bilbo and Olive are fun-loving, energetic, and very lucky Scotties to be loved by Rob and Annel.” 

Charlie’s connection to Project: Return To Work (R2W) has been a meaningful one. “After being introduced to Rob, it has been wonderful to witness his love for our military members and his endless dedication to helping them,” she says. The opportunity to bring dogs into the fold of R2W’s mission has added a joyful and healing dimension to the work. 

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to get together with the workers of R2W and have dogs be a part of it!” 

Charlie Gann’s story is one of devotion—to her dogs, her community, and the people she’s met along the way. Through Gallica Scottish Terriers and her work with R2W, she continues to inspire others with her warmth, expertise, and the enduring charm of the Scottish Terrier. 

By Nathan Megersa, STEM Intern