Tibetan Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Tibetan Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
9-15 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-500 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Tibetan Spaniel
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
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Respiratory problems
Heatstroke
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 Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Tibetan Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Cream
Gold
Red
White
White
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