Shar-pei vs West Highland White Terrier

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Shar-Pei
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
8-12 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Below Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-200 BC
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
None
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
8-12 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Shaker syndrome
Westie jaw
Inflammatory bowel disease
Atopic dermatitis
Hyperplastic dermatosis
Krabbe disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Bloat
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Demodectic mange
Glaucoma
Fever
Seborrheic dermatitis
Pyoderma
Cutaneous mucinosis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Shar-Pei
Breed Colors
White
White
Apricot Dilute
Apricot Dilute
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cream
Cream
Cream Dilute
Cream Dilute
Fawn
Fawn
Lilac Dilute
Lilac Dilute
Red
Red
White
White
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