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West Highland White Terrier | Whippet | Wirehaired Fox Terrier | Yorkshire Terrier |
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| physical traits | ... | - elegant - sighthound - fast - robust - fearless - sleek - clean appearance - genteel | - energetic - lively - active | - very small - dainty - |
| types | ... | ... | smooth or wirehaired | ... |
| colors | white. wheaten (not preferred) | any color or combination of colors | - white - white/tan - white/black. brindle - red - liver - slate blue (not preferred) | - blue - dark steel blue and rich tan |
| personality/ temperament | - devoted - determined - spunky - friendly - cheerful - undaunted - faithful - hardworking - alert - courageous. some may be timid - pugnacious | - alert - protective - friendly with family - enjoys company of other dogs - adaptable - cheerful - intelligent - playful - peaceable - vigilant - affectionate - good companion - gentle - aloof and suspicious with strangers - | - adventurous - spirited - willful - clever - energetic - independent - self-assured - intelligent - boundless energy - inquisitive - playful - quick moving - not demonstrative - likes to dig - challenges other dogs to fight | - high spirited - affectionate - feisty - energetic - active - playful - independent - devoted - guardian - loyal - clever - tireless - loves attention - tenacious - fearless - yappy - stubborn. some may display nervousnes |
| maintenance/ special needs | - groom regularly - prone to skin allergies - nervousness - patience to train - likes attention | - little grooming - thin skin is injured easily - lots of exercise - protect from loud noise which is painful to acute hearing - fence - agile - fast - good jumpers - protect from cold | - exercise - train to prevent digging - brush regularly - tendency for deafness in mostly white colored dogs | - high - constant brushing to prevent matting - gum disease - and collapsed windpipes - not good with other pets - not to live outdoors - protect from cold - groom for show - patience to train. |
| nickname | Westie | ... | ... | Yorkie |
| origination | Great Britain | Great Britain - terrier crossed with greyhound | Great Britain, possibly from the Wire-Haired Terrier | Great Britain |
| bred for | ratting | - racing and coursing - hunt small game | - fox and vermin hunting - chase small game from dens | ratting |
| identifying traits | ... | resemble small greyhounds | ... | ... |
| height | 10~11 (inch) | ... | 15.5max (inch) | 9 (inch) |
| weight | 15~22 (lbs) | 27~30 (lbs) | ... | 5~7 (lbs) |
| height for male | ... | 18.5~22 (inch) | ... | ... |
| height for female | ... | 17~21 (inch) | ... | ... |
| ideal for | - companion - housedog - family - watchdog - city or country - any climate | - indoors - family - companion - other dogs and cats - racing and coursing | - companionship - country life - rabbit hunting | - companionship - apartments - city or country life - watchdog |
| good with kids? | yes, but supervise because of small size | yes | no, tendency to snap, active dog can trip toddlers | supervise because of small size |
| interesting facts | ... | racing recorded at 40 mph | ... | ... |
| lifespan | 14 (year) | 13~14 (year) | 13~14 (year) | 14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(small sized terrier dog group) - ckc | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(short haired sighthounds dog group) - ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group) - ckc | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group) - ckc | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(toy dog group) - fci-(toy terrier dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - double coated - straight hard topcoat - dense - profuse - thick - soft undercoat | - short - dense - fine | - dense - wiry appears crinkly | - very long - glossy - fine - silky - soft - straight |
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