West Highland White Terrier vs Lucas Terrier

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Lucas Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-17 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
9-12 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
11-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Aggression
Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
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
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
12-17 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
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
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Scruffy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Lucas Terrier
Breed Colors
White
White
Beige
Beige
Tan
Tan
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