Differences and Similarities between the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier.

Last Updated: Apr 12, 2022

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Pomeranian Versus Scottish Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Pomeranian and for the Scottish Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pomeranian or the Scottish Terrier.

Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier

Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pomeranian is a tiny-sized dog while the Scottish Terrier is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Pomeranian belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Scottish Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pomeranian to the Scottish Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier

FactorPomeranianScottish Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone1/53/5
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Tendency NOT to Wander5/51/5
Life Span12 to 16 years11 to 13 years
Tolerates Hot Weather2/53/5
Kid-Friendly2/54/5
Dog Friendly2/54/5
Easy To Groom2/52/5
Does NOT chew on things4/53/5
Low Prey Drive4/53/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor4/52/5
Minimal Exercise Needs4/52/5
Friendly Toward Strangers3/54/5
General Health3/54/5
NOT Rambunctious3/52/5
Potential For Playfulness3/54/5
Weight3 to 7 pounds18 to 22 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living4/54/5
Good For Novice Owners4/52/5
Easygoing2/52/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/54/5
Does NOT Shed2/54/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/53/5
Easy To Train4/51/5
Intelligence4/54/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl1/52/5
Height7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulderUp to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan14.0 years12.0 years
Average Price$2150$1630
Price Range$1500 – $2500$1200 – $1800
Temperament Score77.8 percent65.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • OFA
  • Patellar Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds2257
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)2365

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pomeranian in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Scottish Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Pomeranian is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Scottish Terrier is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pomeranian is a better pet than the Scottish Terrier. So, you should get a Pomeranian!

    Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are most different:

  • Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Scottish Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Pomeranians are very easy to train. However, Scottish Terriers are not easy to train.
  • The Similarities Between the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier

    The Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Size Comparison of the Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier.

    The Pomeranian weighs 3 to 7 pounds when fully grown. The Pomeranian is 7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, the Scottish Terrier weighs 18 to 22 pounds when fully grown. The Scottish Terrier is Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Pomeranian versus Size of Scottish Terrier

    Appearance (Colors) of the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier

    Pomeranian Colors

    The Pomeranian comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Black
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Merle (Blue)
    • Sable
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Bicolor
    • Golden
    • Brindle

    The Pomeranian comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • Black
    • White / Cream
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Brindle
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Apricot / Beige

    Scottish Terrier Colors

    The Scottish Terrier comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Black
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • White / Cream

    The Scottish Terrier comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • White / Cream
    • Black

    Lifespan of Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier

    The lifespan of the Pomeranian is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Pomeranian is 14.0 years.

    The lifespan of the Scottish Terrier is between 11 to 13 years. The average lifespan of the Scottish Terrier is 12.0 years.

    The Pomeranian live longer than the Scottish Terrier.

    Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier

    Temperament of the Scottish Terrier Versus the Pomeranian

    The Pomeranian has a better temperament than the Scottish Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Pomeranian is 77.8 percent while the temperament score for the Scottish Terrier is 65.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the Pomeranian has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 65.7 percent, the Scottish Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 36 Pomeranians and 35 Scottish Terriers.

    Price of Pomeranian versus Price of Scottish Terrier

    The average price of the Pomeranian puppy is $2150. The price of the Pomeranian typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Pomeranian can be as low as $150 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1412 Pomeranian puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Scottish Terrier puppy is $1630. The price of the Scottish Terrier typically ranges from $1200 – $1800. However, the price of the Scottish Terrier can be as low as $650 and as high as $4425. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 188 Scottish Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pomeranian is more expensive than the Scottish Terrier.

    Pomeranian Scottish Terrier
    Average Price $2150 $1630
    Price Range $1500 to $2500 $1200 to $1800

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Pomeranian and Scottish Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Pomeranian puppies or how many Scottish Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Scottish Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Scottish Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pomeranian puppy or the Scottish Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier

    Adopting the Pomeranian versus Adopting the Scottish Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pomeranians and many Scottish Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Pomeranian named Tom that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pomeranians like Tom on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Pomeranians, Scottish Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Riley is a Male Scottish Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Scottish Terriers like Riley that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Cash is the name of another Pomeranian (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Mac-20 – Medical Hold is an adorable Male Scottish Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Pomeranians and Scottish Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Pomeranians and Scottish Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Pomeranian versus the Intelligence of the Scottish Terrier

    Pomeranian Scottish Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 23 out of 130 dog breeds 65 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions!

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Pomeranian has an obedience intelligence rank of 23 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pomeranian belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Pomeranians tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Scottish Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 65 out of 130 dog breeds. The Scottish Terrier belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Scottish Terriers tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Pomeranian is more intelligent than the Scottish Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Pomeranian versus Popularity of Scottish Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pomeranian is more popular with dog owners than the Scottish Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pomeranian is 22 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Scottish Terrier is 57 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Pomeranian

    Popularity of Pomeranian

    Popularity of Scottish Terrier

    Popularity of Scottish Terrier

    Year Pomeranian Popularity Rank Scottish Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 19 55
    2014 20 59
    2015 21 58
    2016 22 58
    2017 22 58
    2018 23 57
    2019 24 56
    2020 23 57
    2021 24 58

    Health Problems of Pomeranian versus Health Problems of Scottish Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Pomeranian is prone to more genetic health problems than the Scottish Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Pomeranian than for the Scottish Terrier.

    6 health tests are recommended for Pomeranian while 3 tests are recommended for the Scottish Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Pomeranians and in Scottish Terriers.

    Pomeranian Health Problems

    Pomeranians are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pomeranian puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pomeranian puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pomeranian breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pomeranians for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pomeranians here.

    Scottish Terrier Health Problems

    Scottish Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Scottish Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Scottish Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Scottish Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Scottish Terriers for:

  • OFA
  • Patellar Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Scottish Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Pomeranians and Scottish Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pomeranian Breed is Patella problems.

    This is because the Pomeranian ranks 1 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1542 Pomeranians, 456 of them had Patella problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pomeranians, and how common these diseases are in Pomeranians relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Patella problems: Rank 1 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 49 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 75 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 89 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 171 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Scottish Terrier Breed is Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems.

    This is because the Scottish Terrier ranks 2 out of 2 dog breeds for Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 244 Scottish Terriers, 0 of them had Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Scottish Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Scottish Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems: Rank 2 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 30 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 54 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 79 out of 182 Dog Breeds

  • The table below lists the common health problems in Pomeranian and in Scottish Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier:

    Disease Pomeranian Rank Scottish Terrier Rank
    Patella problems 1 out of 145 dog breeds 30 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 49 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 75 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 89 out of 115 dog breeds 54 out of 115 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 171 out of 182 dog breeds 79 out of 182 dog breeds
    Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems Not Common 2 out of 2 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier

    Pomeranians do not like to be left alone.

    Scottish Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Pomeranians shed more than Scottish Terriers?

    Pomeranians shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Scottish Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Pomeranian or the Scottish Terrier?

    Pomeranians require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Scottish Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pomeranian or the Scottish Terrier?

    Pomeranians do not get along well with other dogs.

    Scottish Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Pomeranians good family dogs? What about Scottish Terriers?

    Pomeranians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Scottish Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Pomeranian Easier to Train than the Scottish Terrier?

    Pomeranians are very easy to train.

    Scottish Terriers are not easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Pomeranian or the Scottish Terrier

    Pomeranians do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Scottish Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Pomeranians and Scottish Terriers?

    Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Scottish Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Pomeranian Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Scottish Terrier?

    Pomeranians have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Scottish Terriers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Pomeranians Bark and Howl? What about Scottish Terriers?

    Pomeranians are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Scottish Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Scottish Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pomeranians can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Scottish Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pomeranian vs. Scottish Terrier

    Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Scottish Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Scottish Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pomeranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Scottish Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Is the Pomeranian Better for Apartment Owners than the Scottish Terrier?

    Pomeranians adapt very well to apartment living.

    Scottish Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pomeranian or the Scottish Terrier?

    Pomeranians are very good for new dog owners.

    Scottish Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Pomeranian Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Pomeranian compares to other breeds aside from the Scottish Terrier. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Pomeranian to other breeds:

    Pomeranian versus Basenji     Pomeranian versus Whoodle     Pomeranian versus Brussels Griffon     Pomeranian versus Cockalier     Pomeranian versus Clumber Spaniel     Pomeranian versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Pomeranian versus Schnoodle     Pomeranian versus Keeshond     Pomeranian versus Bedlington Terrier     Pomeranian versus Italian Greyhound     Pomeranian versus Boston Terrier     Pomeranian versus American Foxhound     Pomeranian versus Bracco Italiano     Pomeranian versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Pomeranian versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Pomeranian versus Chinese Crested     

    Conclusion: Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Pomeranian and the Scottish Terrier better suits you and your family.