West Highland White Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
11-13 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above 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
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
White
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Red
Tan
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