Chinese Crested vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Chinese Crested vs West Highland White Terrier
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Chinese Crested
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
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Deafness
Lens luxation
Loose teeth
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
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Bald
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Hairless
Medium
Coat Coloring
Chinese Crested
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Apricot
Apricot
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Red
Red
Sable
Sable
Silver
Silver
White
White
White
White
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