Schipperke vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Schipperke vs West Highland White Terrier
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1880 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
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
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Schipperke
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Brown
Chocolate
Cream
Gold
Red
White
White
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