Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	West Highland White Terrier	Miniature Pinscher
Origins	England	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	115	42	71
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Other Names	Mini Bull Terrier	Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier, Westie (or Westy)	Min Pin, King Of The Toys, Reh Pinscher, Zwergpinsc
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$2400-$3000	$900-$1200	$400-$600

General Appearance - Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	20–35 pounds (9-15 kg)	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg)
Avg. Weight	20–35 pounds (9-15 kg)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg)
Height	14 inches (35.4 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Avg. Height	14 inches (35.4 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher

Coat	Dense Smooth	Dense	Rough
Colors	White Brindle Red Fawn Tricolor	White	Rust Chocolate Red Tan Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Miniature Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Miniature Bull Terriers shed moderately.	West Highland White Terriers shed none to minimal.	Miniature Pinschers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher

Temperament	Courageous Outright Tempered Playful Energetic Loving Stubborn	Affectionate Courageous Friendly Independent Alert Intelligent	Clever Friendly Playful Intelligent Energetic Outgoing Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: West Highland White Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Miniature Pinscher's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Miniature Bull Terriers aren't famous for their trainability.	West Highland White Terriers are easy to train.	Miniature Pinschers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Miniature Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Miniature Bull Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Miniature Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Miniature Bull Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	West Highland White Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Miniature Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Miniature Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	West Highland White Terriers are a social breed.	Miniature Pinschers are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Miniature Bull Terrier rarely barks.	High: The West Highland White Terrier is a very vocal breed.	High: The Miniature Pinscher is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Miniature Bull Terriers are good watchdogs.	West Highland White Terriers are average watchdogs.	Miniature Pinschers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Miniature Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	West Highland White Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Miniature Pinschers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Miniature Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Miniature Bull Terriers have a higher than 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.	Miniature Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Miniature Bull Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	West Highland White Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Miniature Pinschers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Miniature Bull Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	West Highland White Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Miniature Pinschers 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.
Apartment Friendly	Miniature Bull 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.	Miniature Pinschers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Miniature Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	West Highland White Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Miniature Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Miniature Bull 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.	Miniature Pinschers 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 - Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher

Stranger Friendly	Miniature Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	West Highland White Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Pinschers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Miniature Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Pinschers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Miniature Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Miniature Bull Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Miniature Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Miniature Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Miniature Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	West Highland White Terriers are generally with other pets.	Miniature Pinschers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Miniature Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No West Highland White Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Pinschers 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 Miniature Bull 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 Miniature Pinscher 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher

Health Issues	The Miniature Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Miniature Pinschers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	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	Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	11-14 years	12-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Miniature Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	West Highland White Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Miniature Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	West Highland White Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Pinschers exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Miniature Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	West Highland White Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Miniature Pinschers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 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.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Miniature Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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 warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Miniature Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Miniature Bull 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 Miniature Pinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Miniature Bull Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher

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	1-9 puppies, average 5	2-5 puppies	2-5 puppies
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