Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Beagle vs West Highland White Terrier
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Beagle
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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
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
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Beagle
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and Bluetick
Black, Tan, and Bluetick
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
Brown, White, and Tan
Brown, White, and Tan
Lemon
Lemon
Lemon and White
Lemon and White
Red
Red
Red and Black
Red and Black
Red and White
Red and White
Tan
Tan
Tan and White
Tan and White
White
White
White
White
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