Greyhound vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Greyhound to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Scottish Terriers.
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Egypt
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-4000 BC
-55 BC
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Greyhound
Scottish Terrier
