Comparison: Czech Terrier and Scottish Terrier

Czech Terrier and Scottish Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Czech Terrier
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Scottish Terrier
Photo: Elise Carroll, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Czech TerrierScottish Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originCzechiaUnited Kingdom
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers25–35 cm25–28 cm
Weight5.5–10 kg8–10 kg
Life span12–15 years11–13 years
Recognition features
  • Long, soft, slightly wavy grey-blue or brown coat
  • Beard and brows, low long build
  • Tail carried up and slightly angled, semi-long folded ears
  • Low, sturdy dog with a long head and beard
  • Harsh black, wheaten or brindle coat, long on the underline
  • Erect pointed ears and short tail
CoatLong, silky, slightly wavy coat; grey-blue or brown.Hard wiry coat with undercoat; black, wheaten, brindle.
PurposeCreated in 1949 by František Horák by crossing Scottish and Sealyham terriers for hunting in forests; FCI-recognised in 1963.A Highland terrier used to kill foxes, badgers and rats; the ´Scottie´.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.