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Name	West Highland White Terrier	Danish-Swedish Farmdog	Poodle
Origins	Scotland	Denmark Sweden	Germany France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier	Dansk-svensk gårdshund Scanian Terrier	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$600-$800	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.

West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Danish-Swedish Farmdog? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle weight comparison:	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	15-25 pounds (7-12 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 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)	20 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle height comparison:	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle coat comparison:	Dense	Shiny Smooth	Curly
Colors What are the original West Highland White Terrier, Danish-Swedish Farmdog and Poodle color?	White	White Brown Black	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or {name3 shedding:	West Highland White Terriers shed none to minimal. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs shed moderately. See more.	Poodles shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Courageous Friendly Independent Alert Intelligent	Alert Intelligent Attentive Lively	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle trainability comparison.	West Highland White Terriers are easy to train. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Poodles are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle playfulness comparison:	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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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. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle?	Average to High: West Highland White Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle social needs comparison:	West Highland White Terriers are a social breed. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Poodles need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle?	A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	West Highland White Terriers are average watchdogs. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Poodles are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	West Highland White Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Poodles strongly protect their territory. See more.
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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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Danish-Swedish Farmdog bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle mouthiness comparison:	West Highland White Terriers have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	West Highland White Terriers have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Poodles have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	West Highland White Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs 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.	Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	West Highland White Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Poodles 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	West Highland White Terriers 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.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Poodles 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	West Highland White Terriers are stranger-friendly dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Poodles are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	West Highland White Terriers are generally with other pets.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are generally with other pets.	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	West Highland White Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	West Highland White Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are average friendly towards cats.	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	West Highland White Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle?	Yes West Highland White Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodles 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle 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.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle Health Comparison

Health Issues West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle?	Very healthy dog breed.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Poodle 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle health problems comparison:	Atopic Dermatitis Cataracts Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hyperplastic Dermatosis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Pulmonary Fibrosis White Dog Shaker Syndrome	Dental Problems Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease
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).	Frequent The Danish-Swedish Farmdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do West Highland White Terrier, Danish-Swedish Farmdog and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Danish-Swedish Farmdog: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle energy level comparison:	West Highland White Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	West Highland White Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs have an average exercise need.	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	West Highland White Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Danish-Swedish Farmdogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: West Highland White Terrier or Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle?	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.	2 to 3 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle 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.	Low to Average: The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle?	Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog or Poodle? 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.	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: West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle?	Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Danish-Swedish Farmdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle 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 Danish-Swedish Farmdog and Poodle have?	2-5 puppies	3-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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West Highland White Terrier vs Danish-Swedish Farmdog vs Poodle 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 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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 Rare Breed Association America's Pet Registry Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc.	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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