West Highland White Terrier vs Australian Kelpie

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Australian Kelpie
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1500 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
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
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red and tan
Red and tan
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