Sealyham Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Sealyham Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Height
10½-10½ Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
18-24 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1848 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Sealyham 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
Average
Average
Personality
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Sealyham 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
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Ear infections
Allergies
Glaucoma
Skin allergies
Primary lens luxation
Eye problems
Intervertebral disc disease
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
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Sealyham Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
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