Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier

Compare the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to the West Highland White Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and West Highland White Terriers.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
White
White
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