Lhasa Apso vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Lhasa Apso vs West Highland White Terrier
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-800 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
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
Below Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Sebaceous adenitis
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Dry eye
Cherry eye
Familial renal disease
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
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Lhasa Apso
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Cream
Cream
Golden
Golden
Liver
Liver
Red
Red
White
White
White
White
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