Boston Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Boston Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Boston 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
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
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
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Brindle and White
White
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