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 vs Sheltie
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
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General Details
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
Average
Above Average
History
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1909 AD
Temperament
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
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
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
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
Grooming Needs
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Common Health Issues
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Scottish Terrier
Sheltie
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
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