Brittany vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Brittany vs West Highland White Terrier
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-13 Years
11-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1907 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Brittany
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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Cerebellar ataxia
Hemophilia A
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
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Brittany
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
Orange and White
Orange and White
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
White
White
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