Differences and Similarities between the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier.

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi Versus West Highland White Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi or the West Highland White Terrier.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier

Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier: Overview

Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are similar in size. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

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.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier

Factor Cardigan Welsh Corgi West Highland White Terrier
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 10 inches to 1 foot tall at the shoulder 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 16 years
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Weight 25 to 38 pounds 13 to 22 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 14.0 years
Average Price $2100 $2220
Price Range $1250 – $3000 $1600 – $2700
Temperament Score 80.5 percent 89.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • approved laboratory
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy 3 (PRA) DNA Test
  • Eye Examination- Recommend annual exams until at least age 8yrs (96mo)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 70 41
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 26 47

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi is 84 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a better pet than the West Highland White Terrier. So, you should get the Cardigan Welsh Corgi!

    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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier

    The Similarities Between the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier

    The Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis weigh 25 to 38 pounds when fully grown. Cardigan Welsh Corgis are 10 inches to 1 foot tall at the shoulder 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier

    The lifespan of Cardigan Welsh Corgis is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgis.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier

    Temperament of the West Highland White Terrier Versus the Cardigan Welsh Corgi

    The West Highland White Terrier has a better temperament than the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

    This is because the temperament score for the West Highland White Terrier is 89.7 percent while the temperament score for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is 80.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 80.5 percent, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 89.7 percent, the West Highland White Terrier has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 77 Cardigan Welsh Corgis and 68 West Highland White Terriers.

    Price of Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Price of West Highland White Terrier

    The average price of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy is $2100. The price of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi typically ranges from $1250 – $3000. However, the price of a Cardigan Welsh Corgi can be as low as $700 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 117 Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the West Highland White Terrier puppy is $2220. The price of the West Highland White Terrier typically ranges from $1600 – $2700. However, the price of the West Highland White Terrier can be as low as $600 and as high as $3999. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 103 West Highland White Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The West Highland White Terrier is more expensive than the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi West Highland White Terrier
    Average Price $2100 $2220
    Price Range $1250 to $3000 $1600 to $2700

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and West Highland White Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppies or how many West Highland White Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cardigan Welsh Corgis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cardigan Welsh Corgis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of West Highland White Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of West Highland White Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy or the West Highland White Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier

    Adopting the Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Adopting the West Highland White Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Cardigan Welsh Corgis and many West Highland White Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Cardigan Welsh Corgi named 1136605 that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Cardigan Welsh Corgis like 1136605 on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Cardigan Welsh Corgis, West Highland White Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Puddles And Nacho is a Male West Highland White Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more West Highland White Terriers like Puddles And Nacho that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Carl is the name of another Cardigan Welsh Corgi (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Fritz is an adorable Male West Highland White Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis and West Highland White Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Cardigan Welsh Corgis and West Highland White Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus the Intelligence of the West Highland White Terrier

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi West Highland White Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 26 out of 130 dog breeds 47 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has an obedience intelligence rank of 26 out of 130 dog breeds. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The West Highland White Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 47 out of 130 dog breeds. The West Highland White Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that West Highland White Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is more intelligent than the West Highland White Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Popularity of West Highland White Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the West Highland White Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the West Highland White Terrier is 41 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is 70 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Cardigan Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of Cardigan Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of West Highland White Terrier

    Popularity of West Highland White Terrier

    Year Cardigan Welsh Corgi Popularity Rank West Highland White Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 75 36
    2014 78 38
    2015 76 41
    2016 69 41
    2017 68 42
    2018 68 42
    2019 66 44
    2020 66 44

    Health Problems of Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi is prone to more genetic health problems than the West Highland White Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi than for the West Highland White Terrier.

    4 health tests are recommended for Cardigan Welsh Corgi while 3 tests are recommended for the West Highland White Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cardigan Welsh Corgis and in West Highland White Terriers.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Problems

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgis for:

  • approved laboratory
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy 3 (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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:

  • Eye Examination- Recommend annual exams until at least age 8yrs (96mo)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for West Highland White Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Cardigan Welsh Corgis and West Highland White Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Breed is Degenerative Myelopathy problems.

    This is because the Cardigan Welsh Corgi ranks 10 out of 70 dog breeds for Degenerative Myelopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 777 Cardigan Welsh Corgis, 133 of them had Degenerative Myelopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Cardigan Welsh Corgis, and how common these diseases are in Cardigan Welsh Corgis relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 10 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 34 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 43 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 45 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 84 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 143 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the West Highland White Terrier Breed is Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems.

    This is because the West Highland White Terrier ranks 1 out of 2 dog breeds for Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 102 West Highland White Terriers, 2 of them had Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in West Highland White Terriers, and how common these diseases are in West Highland White Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 12 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 24 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 52 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 105 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Cardigan Welsh Corgi and in West Highland White Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier:

    Disease Cardigan Welsh Corgi Rank West Highland White Terrier Rank
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 10 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 34 out of 198 dog breeds 105 out of 198 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 43 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 45 out of 145 dog breeds 52 out of 145 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 84 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 143 out of 182 dog breeds 24 out of 182 dog breeds
    Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems Not Common 1 out of 2 dog breeds
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems Not Common 12 out of 40 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus West Highland White Terrier

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis can be left alone only for a short time.

    West Highland White Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed more than West Highland White Terriers?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    West Highland White Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi or the West Highland White Terrier

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi or the West Highland White Terrier?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis are moderately easy to groom.

    West Highland White Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the West Highland White Terrier?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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.

    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 Cardigan Welsh Corgis Bark and Howl? What about West Highland White Terriers?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    West Highland White Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Cardigan Welsh Corgis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis can very well tolerate cold weather.

    West Highland White Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs. West Highland White Terrier

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    West Highland White Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Cardigan Welsh Corgis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi or the West Highland White Terrier?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    West Highland White Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Cardigan Welsh Corgis good family dogs? What about West Highland White Terriers?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgis and West Highland White Terriers?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    West Highland White Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Easier to Train than the West Highland White Terrier?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very easy to train.

    West Highland White Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Better for Apartment Owners than the West Highland White Terrier?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis adapt very well to apartment living.

    West Highland White Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi or the West Highland White Terrier?

    Cardigan Welsh Corgis 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi:

    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:

  • Bearded Collie (82 percent match with West Highland White Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Bearded Collie.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and how the West Highland White Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and of the West Highland White Terrier to other breeds:

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Black Russian Terrier     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Cesky Terrier     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Bedlington Terrier     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Spanish Mastiff     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Mastiff     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Maltese     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Saluki     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus American Water Spaniel     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Great Pyrenees     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Yorkshire Terrier     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Clumber Spaniel     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Saint Bernard     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Shiranian     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Australian Kelpie     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Bordoodle     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Hovawart     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Goldador     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Coton de Tulear     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Sussex Spaniel     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Plott     Cardigan Welsh Corgi versus Schipperke     

    West Highland White Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    West Highland White Terrier versus Bracco Italiano     West Highland White Terrier versus Affenpinscher     West Highland White Terrier versus Giant Schnauzer     West Highland White Terrier versus Greyhound     West Highland White Terrier versus Spanish Mastiff     West Highland White Terrier versus Lancashire Heeler     West Highland White Terrier versus Beagle     West Highland White Terrier versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     West Highland White Terrier versus Maltese     West Highland White Terrier versus Bearded Collie     West Highland White Terrier versus Miniature Pinscher     West Highland White Terrier versus Papipoo     West Highland White Terrier versus English Springer Spaniel     West Highland White Terrier versus Kuvasz     West Highland White Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher     West Highland White Terrier versus Schipperke     West Highland White Terrier versus Boston Terrier     West Highland White Terrier versus Newfoundland     West Highland White Terrier versus German Longhaired Pointer     West Highland White Terrier versus Puggle     West Highland White Terrier versus Patterdale Terrier     West Highland White Terrier versus Akbash     West Highland White Terrier versus Bracco Italiano     West Highland White Terrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     West Highland White Terrier versus Pyredoodle     

    Conclusion: Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the West Highland White Terrier better suits you and your family.