Norfolk Terrier vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Scottish Terriers.
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1932 AD
-55 BC
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Scottish Terrier
