Tibetan Mastiff vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Tibetan Mastiff vs West Highland White Terrier
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-16 Years
Height
24-26 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1100 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Tibetan Mastiff
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
Below Average
Average
Personality
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
5-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Above Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
Above Average
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Canine inherited hypertrophic neuropathy
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
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Tibetan Mastiff
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Bown
Bown
Cream
Cream
Red Gold
Red Gold
White
White
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