Compare the Tibetan Terrier to the West Highland White Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Terriers and West Highland White Terriers.
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| Breed Name | Tibetan Terrier | West Highland White Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-16 yrs. |
| Height | 14-16 in. | 14-16 in. |
| Weight | 20-24 lb | 15-20 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Tibet | UK (Scotland) |
| Origin Year | 10 AD | 1500 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 30°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium-High | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
| Shedding | Very High | Low |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
| Breed Name | Tibetan Terrier | West Highland White Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Herding | Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Tibetan Terrier | West Highland White Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 11-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Atopic Dermatitis | No | Yes |
| Cataracts | Yes | Yes |
| Craniomandibular Osteopathy | No | Yes |
| Distichiasis | Yes | No |
| Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hyperplastic Dermatosis | No | Yes |
| Hyperthyroidism | Yes | No |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease | No | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
| Lens Luxation | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis | No | Yes |
| White Dog Shaker Syndrome | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Tibetan Terrier | West Highland White Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Shaggy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | No |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Gold | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Solid White | No | Yes |
