Border Collie vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Border Collie vs West Highland White Terrier
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
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
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
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
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
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
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Gold
Gold
Lilac
Lilac
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Sable
Sable
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
White and Red
White
White
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