Australian Terrier vs Scottish Terrier

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Scottish Terriers.

Australian Terrier vs Scottish Terrier
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
-55 BC
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Low
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Red
Sandy
Black
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