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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Aberdeenie or Foxie or British White Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Scottish Terrier Wire Fox Terrier English White Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier breeds.
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 Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

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

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Small
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
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 Range
Compare puppy costs for Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$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

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low: The English White Terrier is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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English White Terrier dogs are hard to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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English White Terrier dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English White Terrier dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier? Compare temperaments.
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.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: English White Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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.
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High: Wire Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English White Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English White Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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English White Terrier dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English White Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal.
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A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Low: The English White Terrier barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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English White Terriers don't really like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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.

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

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
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.
Alone Time Tolerance
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 Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

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.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Scottish Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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English White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

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.

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

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
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
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
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.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
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
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which breed is most active?
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.
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.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which needs most food?
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.

Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Silver
Brindle
Wheaten
White
White & Black
White & Tan
White & Black & Tan
White & Tan & Black
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The English White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which drools least?
The Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

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.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Wiry Wiry Waterproof
Harsh
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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English White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is best with kids?
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.
Pet Compatibility
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.
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 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 Capability
Compare service dog potential between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Scottish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

English White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has most military use?

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

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has most puppies?
2-5 puppies 4-6 puppies 3-5 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Scottish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs English White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. How are they classified?
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 Classification
Compare FCI groups for Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Scottish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and English White Terrier. Which has most recognition?
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
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