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

Independent
Alert
Quick
Playful
Selfish

Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Outright
Good-natured
Companionable
Adaptable
Quiet

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

Miniature Ausseippets are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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Whippet, Miniature Australian Shepherd

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
Brindle

Pied
Red
Blue
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 Miniature Ausseippet 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.

Miniature Ausseippets are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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.

While the Miniature Ausseippet breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Scottie Cramp
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Color Dilution Alopecia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Various Blood Testing Modalities
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Eye and Ear Examination

Scottish Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Miniature Ausseippets are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Scottish Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Miniature Ausseippets are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Miniature Ausseippet, it's at least 9 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 Miniature Ausseippets usually need at least 90 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 Miniature Ausseippet has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Flea 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 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) Miniature Ausseippet feed 2 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 Miniature Ausseippet is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Miniature Ausseippet is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

The Miniature Ausseippet is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Scottish Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Miniature Ausseippets make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Miniature Ausseippets are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Miniature Ausseippets are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Miniature Ausseippets are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

The Miniature Ausseippet is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.