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Compare Scottish Terrier
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Scottish Terrier
Small · 8.5–10.5 kg
- Independent
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- Determined
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Scottish TerrierSmall
- Typical adult height
- Scottish Terrier25–28 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Scottish Terrier8.5–10.5 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Scottish Terrierfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Scottish TerrierModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Scottish TerrierLively
- Grooming
- Scottish TerrierDaily
- Shedding
- Scottish TerrierTends to shed little
- Training
- Scottish TerrierCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Scottish TerrierCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Scottish TerrierUsually happier in a house
- Garden
- Scottish TerrierA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Scottish TerrierUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Scottish TerrierSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Scottish TerrierUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Scottish TerrierCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Scottish TerrierOften lives with cats when introduced carefully
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.