Airedale Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Airedale Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
11-16 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
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
Average
Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
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
None
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
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
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
White
White
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