Poodle vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Poodle to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Scottish Terriers.
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
-55 BC
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Low
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Poodle
Scottish Terrier
