West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
13-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
West Highland White Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
White
White
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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