Chihuahua vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Chihuahua vs West Highland White Terrier
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
11-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Mexico
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1850 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Chihuahua
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
Below Average
Average
Personality
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Chihuahua
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
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Luxating patella
Pulmonic stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Shivering
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Obesity
Dental problems
Respiratory problems
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
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Chihuahua
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindled Fawn
Chocolate Brindled Fawn
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Gold
Gold
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
Silver and White
Silver and White
White
White
White
White
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