Belgian Tervuren has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

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

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

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.

Alert
Energetic
Loyal
Attentive
Intelligent
Protective

Independent
Alert
Quick
Playful
Selfish

Belgian Tervurens are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Choose a Belgian Tervuren 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.

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

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Scotland

shepherd

skye, cairn, west highland white terriers

Herding (AKC:1959 & UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brindle
Cream
Fawn

Black
Brindle

Belgian Tervurens are known for their coat length.

Scottish Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Belgian Tervuren can have a litter of 12-14 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 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.

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

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

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

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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Thyroid
Von Willebrand's Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Elbow Dysplasia
Sebaceous Adenitis
Skin Allergies
Dental Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Scottie Cramp
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination

Belgian Tervurens thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Scottish Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Belgian Tervurens need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Belgian Tervuren dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Belgian Tervuren dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Scottish Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Belgian Tervurens 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Tervuren, it's at least 8 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 Scottish Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Belgian Tervurens 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.

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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Tervuren feed 2.5 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 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.

The average cost of a Belgian Tervuren is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Tervuren 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.

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.

Belgian Tervuren is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Belgian Tervurens are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Belgian Tervurens are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Belgian Tervurens are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Belgian Tervurens are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Belgian Tervurens are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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

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