Pug vs West Highland White Terrier
Compare the Pug to the West Highland White Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and West Highland White Terriers.
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1500 AD
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
None
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Pug
West Highland White Terrier
