West Highland White Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare West Highland White Terriers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1819 AD
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
10-15 Years
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
West Highland White Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
