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

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	Small	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Kyi-Leo? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla weight comparison:	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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)	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla height comparison:	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	8-12 inches (20-30 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla 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.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla trainability comparison.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Kyi-Leo dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Kyi-Leo dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? 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.	Kyi-Leo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate	Active Playful Obedient Quiet Calm Forgiving	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Kyi-Leo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla?	Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Kyi-Leo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs 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 Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Kyi-Leo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Kyi-Leo is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Vizsla 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.	Kyi-Leo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Vizsla dogs 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

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Kyi-Leo is a playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla?	A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Kyi-Leo rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. 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 Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep West Highland White Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Kyi-Leo breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla 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.	Kyi-Leo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	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.	Kyi-Leo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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 vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla?	Very healthy dog breed.	Kyi-Leos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla 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	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis
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 Kyi-Leo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do West Highland White Terrier, Kyi-Leo and Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla energy level comparison:	West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Kyi-Leo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Kyi-Leo dogs have an average exercise need.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Kyi-Leo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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 Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla 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: The Kyi-Leo has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla coat comparison:	Dense	Silky	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors What are the original West Highland White Terrier, Kyi-Leo and Vizsla color?	White	Black White Silver Yellow	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla grooming comparison:	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Kyi-Leo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or {name3 shedding:	West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Kyi-Leo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes 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 Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla?	Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Kyi-Leo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla 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.	Kyi-Leo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Kyi-Leo dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Kyi-Leo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kyi-Leo dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo or Vizsla?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Kyi-Leo dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla?	Yes West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Kyi-Leo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla 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.	Kyi-Leos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: West Highland White Terrier or Kyi-Leo or Vizsla? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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 Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla?	Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kyi-Leo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla 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 Kyi-Leo and Vizsla have?	2-5 puppies	2-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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West Highland White Terrier vs Kyi-Leo vs Vizsla 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 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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	No data available	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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