The Scottish Terrier is one of the oldest breeds native to the United Kingdom. It has a very long history, but its exact origin pedigree is unclear. The standard for this dog was formulated in 1882. It is very powerful for its small body. The Scottish Terrier's IQ ranks 65th. The Schnauzer is a type of terrier dog that originated in Germany in the 15th century. It is the only terrier breed that does not contain British ancestry. Many friends are asking which one is better, the Scottish Terrier or the Schnauzer. In fact, the Scottish Terrier and the Schnauzer are very similar, but they are not the same breed of dog. Which one is better, Scottish Terrier or Schnauzer, can be analyzed based on appearance and personality.

1 Scottish Terrier and Schnauzer appearance

The Scottish Terrier is small, 25-28 cm tall, with short legs. The Schnauzer is larger, with a long body and long legs that will not make you feel short, with a height of 30-35 cm. In terms of coat color, Scottish Terriers are commonly found in white, black, fawn, wheat and reddish brown. The Schnauzer only has salt and pepper, black silver and solid black, and has two-color hair. For example, Black Silver has a black and silver coat with a black undercoat. As far as the appearance of the Scottish Terrier and Schnauzer is concerned, the Scottish Terrier has short legs, a longer face, and elegant fur. It does not require tail docking or ear cropping. It has an easy-going personality and does not bark nervously. Schnauzers have tall legs, need tail docking, ears cropping, and are a bit nervous when they like to bark. The coat of the Scottish Terrier is hard and the inner undercoat is soft and dense. The coat needs to be trimmed and trimmed. The Schnauzer is dense, coarse, bristly and as dense as possible, with a soft and dense undercoat and a rough coat.

2 Characters of Scottish Terrier and Schnauzer

The Scottish Terrier is a firm and independent dog with outstanding characteristics of bravery, majesty and self-confidence. Alert and courageous, yet stable and serene at the same time. Outstanding appearance, energetic, witty and intelligent. It is somewhat aggressive towards other dogs, but gentle and loving towards people. The Standard Schnauzer's character is directly proportional to his appearance. He is gregarious in nature, always alert in his expression, very brave in the face of his enemies, and extremely loyal to his master. It is a very trustworthy companion dog and usually gets along well with children. In addition, the Standard Schnauzer has a very high IQ, is full of wisdom, intelligence, has excellent judgment, and is very energetic.

3. Breeding of Scottish Terrier and Schnauzer

When feeding Scottish Terriers, the meat should not be too much, and it needs to be cooked meat. Regularly removing internal and external parasites can effectively improve symptoms such as poor appetite and unexplained diarrhea. The Schnauzer cannot take a bath or go out for a walk within half a month after returning home. Because the gastrointestinal function of the puppy is not yet mature, the owner needs to pay great attention to its diet. Protein is broken down into amino acids in the dog's body, which is very beneficial to the dog's various organs, muscles, blood, bones, coat, skin, toes and other tissues. After understanding the above information, we can see that Scottish Terrier and Schnauzer each have their own advantages. Which one is better can be chosen according to your own preferences.

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