While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, West Highland White Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Beauceroodle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Courageous
Friendly
Independent
Alert
Intelligent

Active
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Obedient
Faithful
Instinctual

West Highland White Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Beauceroodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Scotland

France

scottish, skye, dandie dinmont, and cairn terriers

Poodle, Beauceron

1800s

2000s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Brindle

West Highland White Terriers have medium-length coats.

Beauceroodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A West Highland White Terrier can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Beauceroodle can have a litter of 6-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The West Highland White Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Beauceroodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Inguinal Hernias
Copper Toxicosis
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
CT or MRI scan
Blood Tests

West Highland White Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Beauceroodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

West Highland White Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Beauceroodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For West Highland White Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beauceroodle, it's at least 20 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most West Highland White Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Beauceroodles usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

West Highland White Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Beauceroodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-21 pound (7 - 10 kg) West Highland White Terrier feed 1.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceroodle feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a West Highland White Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Beauceroodle is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 per day.

The average per month expenses of a West Highland White Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Beauceroodle is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

West Highland White Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Beauceroodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

West Highland White Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Beauceroodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

West Highland White Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Beauceroodles are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

West Highland White Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Beauceroodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

West Highland White Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Beauceroodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

West Highland White Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Beauceroodles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.