German Pinscher vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the German Pinscher to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Scottish Terriers.
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
-55 BC
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
German Pinscher
Scottish Terrier
