Scottish Terrier vs Sheltie
Compare the Scottish Terrier to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Terriers and Shelties.
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1909 AD
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
