Great Pyrenees vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Great Pyrenees vs West Highland White Terrier
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Great Pyrenees
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
Above Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
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
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Great Pyrenees
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
White
White
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