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Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Cur Dog or Roseneath Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Shepherd Mountain Cur West Highland White Terrier
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Cur Dog
Moutain Cur Dog
Cur
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Large Large
Medium
Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or Mountain Cur? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier height comparison:
Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) 18-26 inches (46-66 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $300-$500 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier intelligence:
Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier trainability comparison.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Mountain Cur dogs are very easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Mountain Cur dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Mountain Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Energetic
Protective
Courageous
Intelligent
Watchful
Quiet
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Mountain Cur dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Mountain Cur dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Mountain Cur dogs are a social breed.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Mountain Cur dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Mountain Cur dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier playfulness comparison:
The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Mountain Curs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low: The Mountain Cur barks none to minimal.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mountain Cur breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep West Highland White Terrier indoors.

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Mountain Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Mountain Cur dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
West Highland White Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Mountain Cur bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Mountain Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier mouthiness comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Mountain Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Mountain Cur is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
No data available Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Mountain Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Mountain Cur and West Highland White Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Mountain Cur: 14 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Mountain Cur can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier energy level comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Mountain Cur dogs are high-energy dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Mountain Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Mountain Cur dogs don't need too much sleep.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Mountain Cur has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier coat comparison:
Feathered Rough
Smooth
Dense
Colors
What are the original Australian Shepherd, Mountain Cur and West Highland White Terrier color?
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Brown
Yellow
Brindle
Blonde
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier grooming comparison:
Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Mountain Cur requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Mountain Cur dogs shed none to minimal.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Mountain Cur has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Mountain Cur is an average drooler.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Mountain Cur dogs are generally with other pets.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Mountain Cur dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards cats.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Mountain Cur dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Mountain Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Mountain Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Mountain Curs are usually recommended for elderly people.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Shepherd or Mountain Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?

Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Mountain Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Australian Shepherd and Mountain Cur and West Highland White Terrier have?
6-9 puppies, average 7 3-8 puppies 2-5 puppies

Australian Shepherd vs Mountain Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

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