Cocker Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Cocker Spaniel vs West Highland White Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Suriname
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Glaucoma
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Primary seborrhea
Idiopathic epilepsy
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
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cocker Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue Roan
Blue Roan
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Buff
Buff
Buff and White
Buff and White
Cream
Cream
Golden
Golden
Red
Red
Red Roan
Red Roan
White
White
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