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Name	Morkie	Korean Jindo	West Highland White Terrier
Origins	United States	Korea	Scotland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Morkshire Terrier	Chindo Jin Dog Jindo Jindo Gae Jindo Gu Jindogae Korean Jindo Dog	Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Morkie or Korean Jindo or Korean Jindo? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 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?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier height comparison:	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 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?	7 inches (18 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$300-$400	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Average: The Morkie is a commonly available dog breed.	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.

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Morkie dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Korean Jindo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier trainability comparison.	Morkie dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Morkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Morkie dogs are average defenders. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Funny Energetic Lovable	Active Intelligent Loyal Bold Faithful Brave	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Morkie dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Korean Jindo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier?	Average to High: Morkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Korean Jindo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:	Morkie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are kinda antisocial. 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?	Morkie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Korean Jindo 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?	Morkie 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.	Korean Jindo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Morkie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed. See more.	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier?	A lot: Morkie is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Korean Jindo 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 Morkie or Korean Jindo 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 Morkie indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Korean Jindo 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.
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Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Morkie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Korean Jindo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Morkie 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.	Korean Jindo dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Morkie bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Korean Jindo bite force: Ordinary.	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 Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo 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? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Morkie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Korean Jindo 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.

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier?	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma	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?	Rare The Morkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Korean Jindo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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).
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Life Expectancy Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Morkie, Korean Jindo and West Highland White Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Morkie: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Korean Jindo: 13 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: Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Morkie 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 Korean Jindo 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.

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier energy level comparison:	Morkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	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 Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Morkie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Korean Jindo 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: Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Morkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Korean Jindo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	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? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Morkie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Korean Jindo has good luck with genetics. 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.
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Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier coat comparison:	Fluffy Soft Luxurious Long	Dense Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Morkie, Korean Jindo and West Highland White Terrier color?	Black White Brown	Black Gray White Brindle Black & Tan Red Fawn	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Morkie or Korean Jindo or {name3 shedding:	Morkie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs shed moderately. 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: Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low 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 Morkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Korean Jindo 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.

Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Morkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Korean Jindo dogs are generally with other pets.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Morkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Korean Jindo 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 Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Morkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Korean Jindo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Morkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo 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 Morkie or Korean Jindo or West Highland White Terrier?	Morkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier?	Yes Morkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Korean Jindo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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?	Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Korean Jindo 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?	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.	Korean Jindos are usually recommended for elderly people.	West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Morkie vs Korean Jindo 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: Morkie or Korean Jindo 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.
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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: Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier?	Not really Morkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Korean Jindo 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.

Morkie vs Korean Jindo 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 Morkie and Korean Jindo and West Highland White Terrier have?	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Morkie vs Korean Jindo vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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?	Not recognized by FCI.	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?	Not recognized by any clubs.	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 Club Espanol De Terriers

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