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Name	West Highland White Terrier	Basset Hound	Beagle
Origins	Scotland	France	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	42	39	6
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier	Hush Puppy Basset	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Basset Hound? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle weight comparison:	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle height comparison:	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$300-$500	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle trainability comparison.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate	Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Tempered Sweet Tenacious	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle?	Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle social needs comparison:	West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle playfulness comparison:	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle?	A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle 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 West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle 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 West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle health problems comparison:	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	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Ectropion Obesity Glaucoma Panosteitis Thrombopathia	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do West Highland White Terrier, Basset Hound and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle energy level comparison:	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three 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? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Dense
Colors What are the original West Highland White Terrier, Basset Hound and Beagle color?	White	Black Gray Tan Red White Brown Tricolor	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or {name3 shedding:	West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Basset Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle 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: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle?	Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basset Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle 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 West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle?	Yes West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: West Highland White Terrier or Basset Hound or Beagle? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle?	Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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.

West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle 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 West Highland White Terrier and Basset Hound and Beagle have?	2-5 puppies	6-8 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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West Highland White Terrier vs Basset Hound vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 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	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

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