Border Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Border Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Border 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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
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 Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
White
White
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