Side-by-side breed comparison with ratings, health data, and recommendations
| West Highland White Terrier | Category | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
Below Average (2/5) | Shedding | Poor (1/5) |
Good (4/5) | Grooming | Excellent (5/5) |
Average (3/5) | Exercise | Below Average (2/5) |
Average (3/5) | Trainability | Average (3/5) |
Good (4/5) | Good w/ Kids | Average (3/5) |
Average (3/5) | Good w/ Dogs | Average (3/5) |
Average (3/5) | Barking | Good (4/5) |
Average (3/5) | Energy | Average (3/5) |
| West Highland White Terrier | Metric | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| 15-20 lbs | Weight | 7 lbs |
| 10-11 in | Height | 7-8 in |
| Small | Size Category | Toy |
| West Highland White Terrier | Metric | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| 13-15 years | Lifespan | 11-15 years |
| #44 | Popularity Rank | #13 |
Loyal, Happy, Entertaining
Affectionate, Sprightly, Tomboyish
| West Highland White Terrier | Feature | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Double coat | Coat Type | Single coat |
| Medium | Coat Length | Long silky |
| 2/5 | Shedding | 1/5 |
| 4/5 | Grooming | 5/5 |
| West Highland White Terrier | Detail | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Origin | England |
| Terrier | Breed Group | Toy |