Scottish Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

Compare the Scottish Terrier to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Terriers and Patterdale Terriers.

Scottish Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1940 AD
Temperament
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Very High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Scottish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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