West Highland White Terrier vs Silky Terrier

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Silky Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1500 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
Below 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
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Silky 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
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Collapsed trachea
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Grey
Grey
Silver
Silver
Tan
Tan
White
White
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