Bouvier Des Flandres vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Bouvier Des Flandres vs West Highland White Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1912 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
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
Below Average
Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
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
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
White
White
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