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Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Pointer or Roseneath Terrier?

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Name Vizsla West Highland White Terrier
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Group Gun Dog Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which dog is bigger, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Is the Vizsla bigger than the West Highland White Terrier breed? Is a Vizsla smaller than a West Highland White Terrier?
Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier weight comparison:
Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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?
Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Is a Vizsla taller than a West Highland White Terrier?
Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 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: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Vizsla and West Highland White Terrier?
$800-$1200 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier smarter? Which is best? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier intelligence:
Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?
Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:
Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?
Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier playfulness comparison:
The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
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.

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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: Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?
Vizsla 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.

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Is a Vizsla more dangerous than a West Highland White Terrier?

Low 🔽

The Vizsla 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? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier mouthiness comparison:
Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
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: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least 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).
Life Expectancy
Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Vizsla and West Highland White Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Vizsla and West Highland White Terrier?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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.
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Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Does the Vizsla breed eat more than the West Highland White Terrier breed?
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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier coat comparison:
Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Dense
Colors
What are the original Vizsla and West Highland White Terrier color? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier color comparison:
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Do Vizsla dogs shed more than West Highland White Terrier dogs?
Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
No See more. Yes See more.
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?

Medium

The Vizsla 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? What's the difference between Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Can a Vizsla and a West Highland White Terrier be friends? Do Vizsla dogs get along with West Highland White Terrier dogs?
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?
Yes
Vizsla 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
Vizsla 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?
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Vizsla 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Vizsla or West Highland White Terrier? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier?

Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Vizsla and West Highland White Terrier have? Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier litter size comparison:
6-8 puppies 2-5 puppies

Vizsla vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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?
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
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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