West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Poodle

Compare the West Highland White Terrier to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between West Highland White Terriers and Miniature Poodles.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-16 Years
14-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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
Above Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
14-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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
Addison's disease
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Colors
White
White
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cafe Au Lait
Cafe Au Lait
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
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