Welsh Terrier vs Scottish Terrier
Compare Welsh Terrier and Scottish Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Terrier
VS
Scottish Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Welsh Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
38 – 39 cm
25 – 28 cm
Weight
9 – 10 kg
8 – 11 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
13 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Welsh Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
Scottish Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily exercise.
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.
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