Boykin Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Boykin Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
14-18 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
25-40 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Boykin Spaniel
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
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cushing's syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
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
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Boykin Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Liver
Liver
White
White
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