Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Poodle
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
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Optic nerve hypoplasia
Cataracts
Runny eyes
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Premature graying
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Neonatal Encephalopathy
Atrial septal defect
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
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
White
White
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