Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Hungary
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1357 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Vizsla
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
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Snuggle
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Sebaceous adenitis
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
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
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Vizsla
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Golden
Golden
Red
Red
Rust
Rust
White
White
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