Irish Wolfhound vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Irish Wolfhound vs West Highland White Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-16 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Irish Wolfhound
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
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
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
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Irish Wolfhound
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Gray and Brindle
Gray and Brindle
Red
Red
Red and Brindle
Red and Brindle
Silver
Silver
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
White
White
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