West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-swedish Farmdog

Compare the West Highland White Terrier to the Danish-swedish Farmdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between West Highland White Terriers and Danish-swedish Farmdogs.

West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
15-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Denmark
Origin Year
1500 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
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
Average
Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
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
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
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
Dental problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Breed Colors
White
White and Black
White and Brown
White and Fawn
White and Tan
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