Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Cuba
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Havanese
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
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
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
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
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
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Havanese
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Brindle
Blue Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindle
Chocolate Brindle
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Gold
Gold
Gold Brindle
Gold Brindle
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
Silver Brindle
Silver Brindle
White
White
White
White
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