Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1937 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten 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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
White
White
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