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Name	Scottish Terrier	Wire Fox Terrier	English White Terrier
Origins	Scotland	England	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Extinct
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Aberdeenie Scottie	Foxie Wire Hair Fox Terrier Wirehaired Terrier Wire Fox Terrier	British White Terrier Old English Terrier White English Terrier Old English White Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Small	Small	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier weight comparison:	19-23 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	8-35 pounds (4-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	21 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	21.5 pound (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier height comparison:	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1200	Unavailable
Availability Which is easier to get, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Very frequent: The Scottish Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Wire Fox Terrier is quite easy to get.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The English White Terrier is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier trainability comparison.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	English White Terrier dogs are hard to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English White Terrier dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	English White Terrier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Alert Quick Selfish	Alert Intelligent Friendly Quick Bold Fearless Keen	Affectionate Quick Companionable Nervous Lazy Couch Potato
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: English White Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier?	Average to High: Scottish Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Wire Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English White Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier social needs comparison:	Scottish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English White Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Scottish Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	English White Terrier dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	English White Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	English White Terriers don't really like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier?	Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The English White Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Wire Fox Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the English White Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Scottish Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English White Terrier dogs adapt badly to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Scottish Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	English White Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Scottish Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Wire Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 English White Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Scottish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The English White Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	English White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier?	Scottish Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English White Terriers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease Craniomandibular Osteopathy Scottie Cramp	Legg-perthes Disease Eye Problems Epilepsy Deafness Arthritis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Scottish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Wire Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The English White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier and English White Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Scottish Terrier: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wire Fox Terrier: 13 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of English White Terrier: 8 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier energy level comparison:	Scottish Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	English White Terrier dogs are low-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	English White Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	English White Terrier dogs need a lot of sleep.
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry	Wiry	Waterproof Harsh
Colors What are the original Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier and English White Terrier color?	Black Red Silver Brindle Wheaten	White White & Black White & Tan White & Black & Tan White & Tan & Black	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The English White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Scottish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	English White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wire Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The English White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Scottish Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	English White Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	English White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Scottish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English White Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	English White Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier?	Scottish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	English White Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier?	Yes Scottish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Wire Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No English White Terrier dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Scottish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wire Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Scottish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English White Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Scottish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or English White Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier?	Not really Scottish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really English White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Scottish Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier and English White Terrier have?	2-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available

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