Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-16 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
25-33 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1872 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Miniature Bull Terrier
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
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Mitral valve disease
Allergies
Glaucoma
Deafness
Subaortic Stenosis
Lens luxation
Kidney issues
Blindness
Compulsive tail-chasing
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
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Miniature Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
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