Manchester Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Manchester Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
11-16 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
10-22 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Manchester Terrier
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
Average
Average
Personality
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Hypothyroidism
Glaucoma
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
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Manchester Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
White
White
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