Norwich Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Norwich Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
10-12 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1932 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Norwich Terrier
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
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Epilepsy
Degenerative myelopathy
Dental problems
Respiratory problems
Primary lens luxation
Norwich Cramp
Neurological disabilities
Reproductive problems
Upper airway resistance syndrome
Bacterial skin infections
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
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Norwich Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
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