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- Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus West Highland White Terrier: Introduction
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier: Overview
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier
- Lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier
- Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of West Highland White Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier
- Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than West Highland White Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier?
- Does the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Have a Higher Prey Drive than the West Highland White Terrier?
- Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about West Highland White Terriers?
- Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. West Highland White Terrier
- Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier?
- Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about West Highland White Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and West Highland White Terriers?
- Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the West Highland White Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the West Highland White Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus West Highland White Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and for the West Highland White Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier: Overview
Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier are similar in size. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier are both small-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the West Highland White Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Basset Fauve de Bretagne to the West Highland White Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier
| Factor | Basset Fauve de Bretagne | West Highland White Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 12 to 15 inches. | 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years. | 12 to 16 years |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 25 to 35 pounds. | 13 to 22 pounds |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1600 – $2700 |
| Average Price | No Data | $2220 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the West Highland White Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the West Highland White Terrier is 80 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a better pet than the West Highland White Terrier. So, you should get the Basset Fauve de Bretagne!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier
Below is a list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier.
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes weigh 25 to 35 pounds. when fully grown. Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are 12 to 15 inches. when fully grown.
On the other hand, West Highland White Terriers weigh 13 to 22 pounds when fully grown. West Highland White Terriers are 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier
The lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagnes is between 12 to 15 years. . The average lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagnes is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of West Highland White Terriers is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of West Highland White Terriers is 14.0 years.
West Highland White Terriers live longer than Basset Fauve de Bretagnes.
Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of West Highland White Terrier
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the West Highland White Terrier is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.
3 health tests are recommended for Basset Fauve de Bretagne while 3 tests are recommended for the West Highland White Terrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and in West Highland White Terriers.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Health Problems
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Basset Fauve de Bretagne puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Basset Fauve de Bretagne puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Basset Fauve de Bretagne breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Basset Fauve de Bretagnes for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Basset Fauve de Bretagnes here.
West Highland White Terrier Health Problems
West Highland White Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing West Highland White Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a West Highland White Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your West Highland White Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen West Highland White Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for West Highland White Terriers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can be left alone only for a short time.
West Highland White Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than West Highland White Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
West Highland White Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do have a very low tendency to drool.
West Highland White Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.
West Highland White Terriers are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Have a Higher Prey Drive than the West Highland White Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
West Highland White Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about West Highland White Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
West Highland White Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.
West Highland White Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. West Highland White Terrier
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
West Highland White Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
West Highland White Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along very well with other dogs.
West Highland White Terriers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about West Highland White Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
West Highland White Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and West Highland White Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
West Highland White Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the West Highland White Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.
West Highland White Terriers are very easy to train.
Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Better for Apartment Owners than the West Highland White Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.
West Highland White Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the West Highland White Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very good for new dog owners.
West Highland White Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Basset Fauve de Bretagne:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the West Highland White Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the West Highland White Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the West Highland White Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and how the West Highland White Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and of the West Highland White Terrier to other breeds:
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Other Dog Breeds
Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Kooikerhondje Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Norfolk Terrier Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Norwegian Buhund Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Havanese Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Brittany Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Bullmastiff Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Pointer Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Chi-Poo Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Xoloitzcuintli Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Bracco Italiano Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Bluetick Coonhound Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Bulldog Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Field Spaniel Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Goldendoodle Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Dalmatian Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Dachshund Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Saint Berdoodle Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog
West Highland White Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
West Highland White Terrier versus Mountain Cur West Highland White Terrier versus Puli West Highland White Terrier versus Kerry Blue Terrier West Highland White Terrier versus Peek A Poo West Highland White Terrier versus Irish Setter West Highland White Terrier versus Berger Picard West Highland White Terrier versus Kishu Ken West Highland White Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever West Highland White Terrier versus Briard West Highland White Terrier versus American Water Spaniel West Highland White Terrier versus Cavachon West Highland White Terrier versus Morkie West Highland White Terrier versus Shiranian West Highland White Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel West Highland White Terrier versus Hovawart West Highland White Terrier versus Rottweiler West Highland White Terrier versus Saluki West Highland White Terrier versus Schnoodle West Highland White Terrier versus Greyhound West Highland White Terrier versus Pointer West Highland White Terrier versus Bergamasco Sheepdog West Highland White Terrier versus Xoloitzcuintli West Highland White Terrier versus Chorkie West Highland White Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever West Highland White Terrier versus Lakeland Terrier
Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus West Highland White Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the West Highland White Terrier better suits you and your family.