West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Roseneath Terrier or Borders or Bassotto? Find the right dog for you
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Compare West Highland White Terrier and Border Terrier. Which is better: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund?
Name | West Highland White Terrier | Border Terrier | Dachshund |
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Origins | Scotland | England Scotland | Germany |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 42 | 92 | 13 |
Reviews | 1 | 1 | 7 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier | Borders |
Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? Which is the smallest dog, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight
Which is heavier, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Border Terrier? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund weight comparison: | Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg) | Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg) | Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 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) | Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg) | Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund height comparison: | Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) | Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) | Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? Which is more expensive? | $900-$1200 | $1200-$1400 | $500-$700 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Trainability
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund trainability comparison. | West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. | Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. | Dachshund dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. | Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. | Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund?
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. | Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Dachshund dogs are average defenders. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund behavior/temperament comparison: |
Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate |
Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless |
Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund? | Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund social needs comparison: | West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed. | Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. | Dachshund dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. | Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
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. | Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund playfulness comparison: | The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. | Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund? | A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. | Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. | A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | 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. | Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed. | Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund 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. | Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | 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. | Dachshund 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 vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak. |
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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 Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund mouthiness comparison: | West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund health comparison. Which is the healthier: West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund? | Very healthy dog breed. | The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Dachshund 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 Border Terrier vs Dachshund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund 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 |
Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis |
Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy |
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 Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund lifespan comparison. How long do West Highland White Terrier, Border Terrier and Dachshund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
12-16 years The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund?
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund energy level comparison: | West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need. | Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund 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. | High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund coat comparison: | Dense | Rough | Fine |
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Colors
What are the original West Highland White Terrier, Border Terrier and Dachshund color? | White |
Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten |
Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund grooming comparison: | Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or {name3 shedding: | West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. | Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. | Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund? | Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low 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. | The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund 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. | Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? Which dog is more friendly? | West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? | West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund? |
Yes West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Dachshund 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 Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Dachshund 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. | Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people. |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: West Highland White Terrier or Border Terrier or Dachshund? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
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. | 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. | 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: West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund? | Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
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 Border Terrier vs Dachshund Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can West Highland White Terrier and Border Terrier and Dachshund have? | 2-5 puppies | 2-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
West Highland White Terrier vs Border Terrier vs Dachshund Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. |
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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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the 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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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