Scottish Terrier vs Irish Terrier
Compare Scottish Terrier and Irish Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Scottish Terrier
VS
Irish Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Scottish Terrier
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
25 – 28 cm
44 – 50 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
11 – 15 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
2/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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
Irish Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Stubborn
Medium
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 Irish Terrier
Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.
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