West Highland White Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
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
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
None
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire 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
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
White
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
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