West Highland White Terrier vs Russkiy Toy

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Russkiy Toy
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1500 AD
1958 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
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
Patellar luxation
Retained baby teeth
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Breed Colors
White
White
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red with Brown overlay
Red with Brown overlay
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