Scottish Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Scottish Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
-55 BC
1900 AD
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Scottish Terrier
Silky Terrier
