Scottish Terrier vs Afghan Hound
Compare Scottish Terrier and Afghan Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Scottish Terrier
VS
Afghan Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Scottish Terrier
Afghan Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
10 – Sighthounds
Height
25 – 28 cm
63 – 74 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
26 – 34 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
2/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Scottish Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Stubborn
Small
Afghan Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Summary
About Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terriers are small, sturdy, low‑slung dogs originally bred in Scotland to hunt vermin. Recognizable by their long head, prick ears, and wiry double coat, they are loyal, independent, and reserved with strangers. They need regular grooming, moderate exercise, and patient, positive training.
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
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