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Name	Blue Heeler	Scottish Terrier	West Highland White Terrier
Origins	Australia	Scotland	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler	Aberdeenie Scottie	Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or Scottish Terrier? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	19-23 pounds (8.5-10.5 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?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	21 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 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: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$400-$800	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	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 Scottish Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Blue Heeler dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier trainability comparison.	Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Protective Alert Intelligent Hard working Resourceful	Playful Independent Alert Quick Selfish	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier?	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Scottish Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Blue Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Scottish Terrier 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. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier?	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Terrier 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Scottish Terrier 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: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.	Scottish 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.	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.

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Scottish Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Scottish Terrier 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? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier?	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	Scottish Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease Craniomandibular Osteopathy Scottie Cramp	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?	Rare The Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Scottish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Blue Heeler, Scottish Terrier and West Highland White Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Scottish Terrier: 12 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. See more.

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier energy level comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier coat comparison:	Dense	Wiry	Dense
Colors What are the original Blue Heeler, Scottish Terrier and West Highland White Terrier color?	Blue Red speckled Blue speckled Blue Mottled Red Mottled	Black Red Silver Brindle Wheaten	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Blue Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Terrier 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 Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Scottish Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier 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: Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier?	Yes Blue Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Scottish Terrier 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 Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Scottish Terrier 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?	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Scottish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Blue Heeler or Scottish Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier?	Not really Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scottish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Blue Heeler and Scottish Terrier and West Highland White Terrier have?	1-7 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Blue Heeler vs Scottish Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	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?	No data available	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 Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	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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