West Highland White Terrier vs Boerboel

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Boerboel
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
8-10 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
South Africa
Origin Year
1500 AD
1652 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Aggression
Average
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Above Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Shaker syndrome
Westie jaw
Inflammatory bowel disease
Atopic dermatitis
Hyperplastic dermatosis
Krabbe disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Epilepsy
Vaginal hyperplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Boerboel
Breed Colors
White
White
Brown
Brown
Cream
Cream
Red
Red
Reddish Brown
Reddish Brown
Tawny
Tawny
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