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Name	Morkie	West Highland White Terrier	Cairn Terrier
Origins	United States	Scotland	Scotland
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Morkshire Terrier	Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier	Toto Dog Cairn
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)
Height Which is taller, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier height comparison:	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	7 inches (18 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$900-$1200	$700-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	Average: The Morkie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Morkie 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.	Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier trainability comparison.	Morkie dogs are easy to train. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cairn 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: Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	Morkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn 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.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Funny Energetic Lovable	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier?	Average to High: Morkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier social needs comparison:	Morkie dogs are a social breed. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Cairn 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.	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Morkie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier?	A lot: Morkie is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier or Cairn 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.	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.	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 Cairn Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn 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.	West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Cairn Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn 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.	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.	Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Morkie bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Morkie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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.	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier?	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma	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	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)
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).	Rare The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Morkie, West Highland White Terrier and Cairn Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Morkie: 12 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn 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 West Highland White 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 Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 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 West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn 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.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier coat comparison:	Fluffy Soft Luxurious Long	Dense	Waterproof
Colors What are the original Morkie, West Highland White Terrier and Cairn Terrier color?	Black White Brown	White	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Morkie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average 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 West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn 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.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Morkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	Morkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Morkie or West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	Morkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier or Cairn Terrier?	Morkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier?	Yes Morkie 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.	Yes Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.	West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier or Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn Terrier?	Not really Morkie 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.	Not really Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn 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 West Highland White Terrier and Cairn Terrier have?	3-5 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-10 puppies
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Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cairn 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 1908 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 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?	Not recognized by any clubs.	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

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