West Highland White Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur

Compare the West Highland White Terrier to the Black Mouth Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between West Highland White Terriers and Black Mouth Curs.

West Highland White Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
15-16 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
35-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1964 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
15-16 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
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
Ear infections
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Black Mouth Cur
Breed Colors
White
White
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
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