American Foxhound tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

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

Unfortunately, the American Foxhound 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.

Independent
Kind
Loyal
Intelligent
Loving
Sweet
Tempered

Independent
Alert
Quick
Playful
Selfish

American Foxhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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

United States

Scotland

English Foxhound

skye, cairn, west highland white terriers

1600s

1800s

Hound (AKC:1886)
Scenthound (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Black
Brindle

Straight

Wiry

An American Foxhound can have a litter of 10-12 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.

American Foxhounds 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.

The American Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Ear Infections
Thrombocytopathy

Scottie Cramp
Intervertebral Disc Disease

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination

Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

American Foxhound 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.

American Foxhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

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.

Tracking, Scenting, Mind training, Walks, Walking, Runnning, Sniffing

Fetch

American Foxhounds 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 American Foxhound, it's at least 14 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 American Foxhounds 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.

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.

The American Foxhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-65 pound (18 - 29 kg) American Foxhound feed 3 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 an American Foxhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of an American Foxhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

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

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

American Foxhounds are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

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

The American Foxhound 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

American Foxhounds 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.

American Foxhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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