Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier
Compare Great Danes to Scottish Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1400 BC
-55 BC
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
12-15 Years
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Great Dane
Scottish Terrier
