Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cairn Terrier	West Highland White Terrier	Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Origins	Scotland	Scotland	Switzerland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	69	42	152
Reviews	3	1	0
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Other Names	Cairn, Toto Dog	Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier, Westie (or Westy)	Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entelbucher Cattle Dog, Entlebucher
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	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	No set
Price	$700-$1000	$900-$1200	$1000-$1200

General Appearance - Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	55-66 pounds (25-30 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	60.5 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	19-20 inches (48-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Coat	Waterproof	Dense	Shiny
Colors	Cream Red Wheaten Brindle Gray Silver Black	White	White Yellow Tan Black
Grooming	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Cairn Terriers shed moderately.	West Highland White Terriers shed none to minimal.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Temperament	Active Courageous Intelligent Assertive Fearless	Affectionate Courageous Friendly Independent Alert Intelligent	Agile Independent Selfish Confidence Devoted Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Cairn Terrier's has great intelligence.	Average: West Highland White Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Cairn Terriers are easy to train.	West Highland White Terriers are easy to train.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cairn Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cairn Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	West Highland White Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Cairn Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	West Highland White Terriers are a social breed.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Cairn Terrier is a very vocal breed.	High: The West Highland White Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Cairn Terriers are good watchdogs.	West Highland White Terriers are average watchdogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cairn Terriers are average defenders.	West Highland White Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cairn Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	West Highland White Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cairn Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	West Highland White Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Cairn Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	West Highland White Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Cairn Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	West Highland White Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Cairn Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	West Highland White Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cairn Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	West Highland White Terriers 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.	Entlebucher Mountain 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Stranger Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	West Highland White Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cairn Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	West Highland White Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cairn Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	West Highland White Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Entlebucher Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cairn Terriers are generally with other pets.	West Highland White Terriers are generally with other pets.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Cairn Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No West Highland White Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Health Issues	Cairn Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Atopic Dermatitis Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hyperplastic Dermatosis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Pulmonary Fibrosis White Dog Shaker Syndrome	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-16 years	11-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Cairn Terriers are high energy dogs.	West Highland White Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cairn Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	West Highland White Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Cairn Terriers don't need too much sleep.	West Highland White Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 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.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Entlebucher Mountain Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-10 puppies	2-5 puppies	7-8 puppies
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