Bichon Frise vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Bichon Frise vs West Highland White Terrier
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1300 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Bichon Frise
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
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Bladder stones
Vaccination sensitivity
Pediatric cataracts
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
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bichon Frise
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
White and Apricot
White and Apricot
White and Buff
White and Buff
White and Cream
White and Cream
White
White
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