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

Affectionate
Courageous
Friendly
Independent
Alert
Intelligent

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Clever

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

Duskys are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Scotland

​United States

scottish, skye, dandie dinmont, and cairn terriers

Siberian Husky, Dachshund

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

White

Black
Brown
Cream
Blue
White
Silver
Sable
Gray

West Highland White Terriers have medium-length coats.

Duskys have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

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 Dusky can have a litter of 4-8 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.

West Highland White Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Duskys are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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 Dusky 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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart Disease
Urinary Stones

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

Belly rubs, Walking, Petting, Playing, Nap, Walk, Play, Run, Walking slow, Daily walks, River rafting, Camping, Hike

Fetch

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 Dusky, it's at least 9 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 Duskys usually need at least 60 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 Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Dusky requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
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 25-55 pound (11 - 25 kg) Dusky feed 3 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 Dusky is somewhere $1.40 - $2.00 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 Dusky is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Duskys have an average level of friendliness towards children.

West Highland White Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Duskys are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Duskys 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.

Duskys 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.

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