Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1862 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Bull 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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Luxating patella
Deafness
Lens luxation
Heart problems
Kidney issues
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
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black Brindle, and White
Black Brindle, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Red
Red
White
White
White
White
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