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Name	West Highland White Terrier	Westiepoo	Australian Kelpie
Origins	Scotland	United States	Australia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Roseneath Terrier Westie Westy White Roseneath Terrier Poltalloch Terrier	Wee Po Wee-Poo Wee-Poos Westidoodle Westiedoodle Westiedoodles Westie-Poo Westipoo Westi-poo	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? Which is the smallest dog, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Westiepoo? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie weight comparison:	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)	20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 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 (11.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie height comparison:	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	11-16 inches (28-40 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$400-$600	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Westiepoo is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Westiepoo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie trainability comparison.	West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Westiepoo dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Westiepoo dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? 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.	Westiepoo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate	Active Playful Stubborn Affectionate Clever	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie?	Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Westiepoo dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:	West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Westiepoo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Westiepoo dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Westiepoo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie playfulness comparison:	The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Westiepoo is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie?	A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Westiepoo barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. 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 Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	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 Westiepoo indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie 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.	Average: Westiepoo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	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.	Westiepoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie health comparison. Which is the healthier: West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie?	Very healthy dog breed.	Westiepoos are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy White Dog Shaker Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis Pulmonary Fibrosis	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Atrophy Tooth Loss	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly
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).	Rare The Westiepoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie lifespan comparison. How long do West Highland White Terrier, Westiepoo and Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie?	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.

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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 Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie 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.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Westiepoo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Wavy Medium	Double
Colors What are the original West Highland White Terrier, Westiepoo and Australian Kelpie color?	White	Black Tan Cream White	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie grooming comparison:	Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Westiepoo requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or {name3 shedding:	West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Westiepoo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	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.
Hypoallergenic West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie?	Low 🔽 The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Westiepoo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie 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.	Westiepoo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Westiepoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Westiepoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland White Terrier or Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Westiepoo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie?	West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Westiepoo dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie?	Yes West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Westiepoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie 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.	Westiepoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.

West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo or Australian Kelpie? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie?	Not really West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Westiepoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like 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 Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie 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 Westiepoo and Australian Kelpie have?	2-5 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-7 puppies
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West Highland White Terrier vs Westiepoo vs Australian Kelpie 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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