Pointer vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Pointer vs West Highland White Terrier
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Pointer
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
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below 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
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Chondrodysplasia
Cysts
Neurotrophic osteopathy
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
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Lemon
Lemon
Lemon and White
Lemon and White
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Orange
Orange
Orange and White
Orange and White
White
White
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