West Highland White Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Lagotto Romagnolo
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-16 Years
15-17 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Italy
Origin Year
1500 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
15-17 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
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
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Pediatric cataracts
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Colors
White
White
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Off-White
Off-White
Orange
Orange
White and Brown
White and Brown
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