West Highland White Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1876 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox 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
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
White and Black
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
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