Pomeranian vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Pomeranian vs West Highland White Terrier
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-16 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pomeranian
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
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Collapsed trachea
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Dry eye
Seizures
Heat intolerance
Heatstroke
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
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Pomeranian
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Orange
Orange
Red
Red
White
White
White
White
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