American Staffordshire Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Height
17-80 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
American Staffordshire 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
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Heart murmurs
Skin allergies
Cerebellar ataxia
Thyroid disorders
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
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
American Staffordshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn Brindle
Blue Fawn Brindle
Brown
Brown
Brown Brindle
Brown Brindle
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Sable
Fawn Sable
Liver
Liver
Liver Brindle
Liver Brindle
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Red Sable
Red Sable
Seal Brown
Seal Brown
Silver and White
Silver and White
White
White
White
White
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