Tibetan Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier

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

Tibetan Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
10 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Tibetan 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
Average
Average
Personality
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Distichiasis
Lens luxation
Hyperthyroidism
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
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Tibetan Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
Gold
Gold
Gold and White
Gold and White
Gray
Gray
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White
White
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