Scottish Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

King Shepherd has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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 King Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Alert
Quick
Playful
Selfish

Courageous
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loving
Affectionate
Loyal

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

King Shepherds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Scottish Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a King Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Scotland

United States

skye, cairn, west highland white terriers

German Shepherd, Shiloh Shepherd, Malamute, Pyrenees

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 Rare Breed Association
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.

1800s

1990s

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Herding

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brindle

Fawn
Red
Black
Brown
Sable

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 King Shepherd can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Scottish Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

King Shepherds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Scottie Cramp
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Joint Dysplasia

Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination

Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Allergy Testing

Scottish Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

King Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Scottish Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

King Shepherd is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Scottish Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

King Shepherd dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Fetch

Fetch, Eating Snacks, Walk, Go to Park, Walking, Cuddling, Car rides, Go hiking, Cuddles, Dog beach, Dog Parks, Hiking

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 King Shepherd, it's at least 14 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 King Shepherds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Scottish Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The King Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Scottish Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, King Shepherd should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 90-150 pound (41 - 68 kg) King Shepherd feed 4 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 King Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a King Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Scottish Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

King Shepherds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

The King Shepherd is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Scottish Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

King Shepherds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

King Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

King Shepherds can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.