Scottish Terrier vs Skye Terrier
Compare the Scottish Terrier to the Skye Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Terriers and Skye Terriers.
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1840 AD
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Scottish Terrier
Skye Terrier
