Scottish Terrier vs Norwich Terrier
Compare Scottish Terrier and Norwich Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Scottish Terrier
Norwich 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 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
2/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Norwich Terrier
Very Smart
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 Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers are small, sturdy, confident terriers with prick ears, a foxy, alert expression and a harsh, weather‑resistant coat. Bred as farm ratters, they remain lively, curious hunters, need regular exercise, mental stimulation and moderate grooming, and are generally long lived.
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