English Setter vs West Highland White Terrier

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

English Setter vs West Highland White Terrier
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1825 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
English Setter
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
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hemophilia A
Lysosomal storage diseases
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
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
English Setter
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Blue belton
Blue belton
Blue belton and tan
Blue belton and tan
Lemon belton
Lemon belton
Liver belton
Liver belton
Orange belton
Orange belton
White
White
White
White
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