West Highland White Terrier vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Compare the West Highland White Terrier to the Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between West Highland White Terriers and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs.

West Highland White Terrier vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
25-28 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
80-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Georgia
Origin Year
1500 AD
-500 BC
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
None
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Aggression
Average
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Above Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
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
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Breed Colors
White
White
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
White
White
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