Afghan Hound vs West Highland White Terrier

Compare the Afghan Hound to the West Highland White Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and West Highland White Terriers.

Afghan Hound vs West Highland White Terrier
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Afghanistan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Shaker syndrome
Westie jaw
Inflammatory bowel disease
Atopic dermatitis
Hyperplastic dermatosis
Krabbe disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Afghan Hound
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Blue and Cream
Blue and Cream
Cream
Cream
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
White
White
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