| Breed |  West Highland White Terrier |  Standard Schnauzer |
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| Origin | Scotland | Germany |
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| Group | Terrier | Utility |
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| Size | Small | Medium |
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| Coat | Harsh, straight, double white coat | Harsh wiry double coat with beard and eyebrows |
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| Weight | 7 to 10 kg | 14 to 20 kg |
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| Height | 25 to 28 cm | 45 to 50 cm |
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| Lifespan | 12 to 15 yrs | 13 to 16 yrs |
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| Exercise need | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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| Affection | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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| Grooming needs | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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| Barking | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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| Good with children | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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| Good with other dogs | 6/10 | 6/10 |
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| Trainability | 6/10 | 8/10 |
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| Prey drive | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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| Copes alone | 4/10 | 5/10 |
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| Drool | 1/10 | 1/10 |
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| Shedding | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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| Flat fit | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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| Running cost | €91 / month | €96 / month |
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West Highland White Terrier verdict
A small white terrier with a huge sense of self, bred to dig, bark and stand its ground.
Get one if
- · Owners who want a sturdy, characterful small dog with genuine personality
- · Households with a securely fenced garden and no precious flower borders
- · Families with older children who understand calm, respectful handling
Think again if
- · Owners wanting a quiet dog that rarely barks
- · Households with small pets such as rabbits or guinea pigs
- · Gardeners who cannot tolerate digging
Standard Schnauzer verdict
The original Schnauzer: bearded, bright and always on duty.
Get one if
- · Active families with children
- · Owners wanting a low-shedding medium dog
- · People who enjoy training and dog sports
Think again if
- · Owners wanting a dog that ignores the doorbell
- · People unwilling to maintain a wire coat
- · Very sedentary households
