Sheltie vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Sheltie vs West Highland White Terrier
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Sheltie
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
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
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
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
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
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Sheltie
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
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