Scottish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Scottish Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Scottish Terrier
VS
Jack Russell Terrier
Comparison Table
Show Differences Only
Characteristic
Scottish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
25 – 28 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
2/5
5/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
5/5
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
Jack Russell Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
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 Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier: small, sturdy, energetic fox-hunting terrier with bold, intelligent nature. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise plus mental work. Predominantly white, three coat types, strong digging and prey drive. Affectionate with family but demanding and unsuited to very sedentary homes.
Similar Breeds
More Breeds
