Coton De Tulear vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Coton De Tulear vs West Highland White Terrier
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
11-16 Years
Height
9-13 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
8-15 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Madagascar
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1970 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Coton De Tulear
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
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Coton De Tulear
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
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Progressive retinal atrophy
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
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Coton De Tulear
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
White
White
White
White
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