Dachshund vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Dachshund to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Scottish Terriers.
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
-55 BC
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Dachshund
Scottish Terrier
