Italian Greyhound vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Italian Greyhound vs West Highland White Terrier
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above 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
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
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
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Red Fawn and White
Seal
Seal
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Red
White and Seal
White and Seal
White
White
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