Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Shaker syndrome
Westie jaw
Inflammatory bowel disease
Atopic dermatitis
Hyperplastic dermatosis
Krabbe disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
White
White
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