West Highland White Terrier has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Standard Schnauzer has low obesity risk, but needs exercise and food monitoring for optimal health.

Affectionate
Courageous
Friendly
Independent
Alert
Intelligent

Devoted
Intelligent
Playful
Good-natured
Lively
Trainable

West Highland White Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Standard Schnauzers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Scotland

Germany

scottish, skye, dandie dinmont, and cairn terriers

schnauzer, pinscher, poodle, wolf spitz

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

1800s

middle ages

Terrier (AKC:1908)(UKC)

Working (AKC:1904)
Herding (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White

Black
Pied

West Highland White Terriers have medium-length coats.

Standard Schnauzers 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 Standard Schnauzer can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Standard Schnauzers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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.

The Standard Schnauzer is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

Diabetes
Pancreatitis

Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Cataracts
Bladder Stones
Portosystemic Shunt

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Blood
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

West Highland White Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Standard Schnauzers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

West Highland White Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Standard Schnauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

West Highland White Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Standard Schnauzers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Walking, Barking, Walks, Playing, Smelling, Running, Hikes, Fetching

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 Standard Schnauzer, it's at least 8 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 Standard Schnauzers 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.

Standard Schnauzers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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, Standard Schnauzer 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
Comb
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 40-50 pound (18 - 23 kg) Standard Schnauzer feed 2 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 Standard Schnauzer is somewhere $2.50 - $2.80 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 Standard Schnauzer is between $74 - $84. This makes an average of $888 - $1008 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 average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Standard Schnauzer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Standard Schnauzers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Standard Schnauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.