Dachshund vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Dachshund vs West Highland White Terrier
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-16 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Dachshund
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
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Canine diabetes mellitus
Deafness
Narcolepsy
Baldness
Intervertebral disc disease
Acanthosis nigricans
Lymphocytic thyroiditis
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
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Dachshund
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Cream
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Cream
Blue and Cream
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Tan
Fawn and Tan
Red
Red
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
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