Beagle vs Scottish Terrier

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

Beagle vs Scottish Terrier
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
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General Details
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
-55 BC
Temperament
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Scottish Terrier
Breed Colors
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