Brussels Griffon vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Brussels Griffon vs West Highland White Terrier
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
7-8 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1880 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Brussels Griffon
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
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Allergies
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
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Brussels Griffon
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Brown
Brown
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
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