West Highland White Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

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

West Highland White Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Above Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Shaker syndrome
Westie jaw
Inflammatory bowel disease
Atopic dermatitis
Hyperplastic dermatosis
Krabbe disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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