While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Scottish Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Jack Highland Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Alert
Quick
Playful
Selfish

Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Cheerful

Scottish Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Jack Highland Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

skye, cairn, west highland white terriers

West Highland White Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brindle

White
Black

Wiry

Straight

A Scottish Terrier can have a litter of 11-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Jack Highland Terrier can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Scottish Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Jack Highland Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Seborrhea
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Scottie Cramp
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Lens Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Ichthyosis
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Leukodystrophies
Myasthenia Gravis
Atrophy
Chronic Hepatitis
Epidermodysplasia
Mellitus
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Ear Examination
Eye Examinations
Other Radiographic Imaging
Variety of Blood Testing Modules
Dental Examinations

Fetch

Walking, Napping, Running, Fetch, Long walks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jack Highland Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scottish Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Jack Highland Terriers usually need at least 80 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 19-22 pound (9 - 10 kg) Scottish Terrier feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 13-21 pound (6 - 10 kg) Jack Highland Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Scottish Terrier is somewhere $1.20 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Jack Highland Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

Scottish Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Jack Highland Terriers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Scottish Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Jack Highland Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Scottish Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Jack Highland Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Scottish Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Jack Highland Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Scottish Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Jack Highland Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.