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West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Comparison - Dog breed selector: Roseneath Terrier or Ameri or Canarian Hound? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario" Compare West Highland White Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is better: West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario?
 
 
 
Name West Highland White Terrier Miniature American Shepherd Podenco Canario
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario breeds.
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Canarian Hound
Canarian Warren Hound
Canary Islands Hound
Canary Islands Warren Hound
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small
Medium
Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 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) 25 pounds (11 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario? West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario height comparison:
Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 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) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Find price differences between these breeds.
$900-$1200 $900-$1000 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario?
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is easiest to train?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most alert?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most protective?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Calm
Fast
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario?
Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario social needs comparison:
West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home.
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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.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most playful?
The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most flexible?
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Podenco Canario dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which uses mouth most during play?
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Podenco Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Podenco Canario bite force: Ordinary.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed lives longest?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has fewer health issues?
Very healthy dog breed.
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario 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
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West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most active?
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Podenco Canario dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Podenco Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which needs most food?
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 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. What colors are available?
White Black
Blue
White
Merle
White
Brown
Yellow
Chocolate
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which drools least?
The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Smooth Dense
Shiny
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario? West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is best with kids?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario? Which dog is more friendly?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd or Podenco Canario?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Podenco Canario 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario?
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Podenco Canario 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
Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Podenco Canario 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.
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Podenco Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has most military use?

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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has most puppies?
2-5 puppies 2-6 puppies 6-12 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Podenco Canario Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of West Highland White Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, and Podenco Canario. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers
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