Scottish Terrier vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare Scottish Terrier and Norfolk Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Scottish Terrier
VS
Norfolk Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Scottish Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
25 – 28 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
5/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
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
Norfolk 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 Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with drop ears and a harsh, low‑shedding coat. Friendly, alert, and confident, it suits families and other dogs when well socialised. Adaptable to flats or houses, it needs daily walks, training, and regular grooming.
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