Bulldog vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Bulldog vs West Highland White Terrier
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
8-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
49-55 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Bulldog
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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Reverse sneezing
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Head shakes
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
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bulldog
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and Brindle
Fawn and Brindle
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Red
Red
White
White
White
White
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