Black Russian Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Black Russian Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1940 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Black Russian 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
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Above Average
None
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Bladder stones
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
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Black Russian Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
White
White
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