Norfolk Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Norfolk Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-18 Years
11-16 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1932 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Needy
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Norfolk 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
40-70 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
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
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Norfolk Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Red
Red
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
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