Australian Cattle Dog vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Australian Cattle Dog vs West Highland White Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Deafness
Lens luxation
Work-related injuries
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
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Cattle Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Blue Mottled
Blue Mottled
Blue Speckled
Blue Speckled
Red Mottled
Red Mottled
Red Speckled
Red Speckled
White
White
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