West Highland White Terrier vs German Longhaired Pointer

Compare the West Highland White Terrier to the German Longhaired Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between West Highland White Terriers and German Longhaired Pointers.

West Highland White Terrier vs German Longhaired Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
23-26 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1879 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
None
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
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
Eye infections
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
German Longhaired Pointer
Breed Colors
White
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