West Highland White Terrier vs Pumi
Compare the West Highland White Terrier to the Pumi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between West Highland White Terriers and Pumik.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the West Highland White Terrier and Pumi are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the West Highland White Terrier and Pumi are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the West Highland White Terrier and Pumi are easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the West Highland White Terrier and Pumi are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | West Highland White Terrier | Pumi |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 11-16 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Height | 14-16 in. | 15-19 in. |
| Weight | 15-20 lb | 22-29 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | Hungary |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1935 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 85°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Medium-High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | West Highland White Terrier | Pumi |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | High | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | High |
| Herding | Very Low | High |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | West Highland White Terrier | Pumi |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-16 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Atopic Dermatitis | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Craniomandibular Osteopathy | Yes | No |
| Degenerative Myelopathy | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Hyperplastic Dermatosis | Yes | No |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Yes | No |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Primary Lens Luxation | No | Yes |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis | Yes | No |
| White Dog Shaker Syndrome | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | West Highland White Terrier | Pumi |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Corded Coat | No | Yes |
| Curly Coat | No | Yes |
| Wire Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | Yes |
| Wrinkly | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Solid White | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Silver Gray | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |