West Highland White Terrier vs Whoodle

Compare West Highland White Terriers to Whoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

West Highland White Terrier vs Whoodle
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
12-20 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1980 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
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
Whoodle
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Aggression
Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
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
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Whoodle
Breed Colors
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