Scottish Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier

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

Scottish Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
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General Details
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1780 AD
Temperament
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Distichiasis
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Scottish Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
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