A Detailed Comparison of the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier.

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French Bulldog Versus West Highland White Terrier: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog or the West Highland White Terrier.

French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier

French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier: Overview

Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier are similar in size. The French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the French Bulldog belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

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.

French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier

Factor French Bulldog West Highland White Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 11 to 14 years 12 to 16 years
Weight 16 to 28 pounds 13 to 22 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 14.0 years
Average Price $4610 $2220
Price Range $3100 – $5000 $1600 – $2700
Temperament Score 96.2 percent 89.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • Eye Examination- Recommend annual exams until at least age 8yrs (96mo)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 5 41
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 58 47

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog is 86 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 French Bulldog is a better pet than the West Highland White Terrier. So, you should get the French Bulldog!

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

    French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier

    The Similarities Between the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier

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

  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier.

    French Bulldogs weigh 16 to 28 pounds when fully grown. French Bulldogs are 11 to 12 inches 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 French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier

    The lifespan of French Bulldogs is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of French Bulldogs is 12.5 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 French Bulldogs.

    French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier

    Temperament of the West Highland White Terrier Versus the French Bulldog

    The French Bulldog has a better temperament than the West Highland White Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the French Bulldog is 96.2 percent while the temperament score for the West Highland White Terrier is 89.7 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 96.2 percent, the French Bulldog has an above-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 French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 52 French Bulldogs and 68 West Highland White Terriers.

    Price of French Bulldog versus Price of West Highland White Terrier

    The average price of the French Bulldog puppy is $4610. The price of the French Bulldog typically ranges from $3100 – $5000. However, the price of a French Bulldog can be as low as $123 and as high as $40000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2308 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog is more expensive than the West Highland White Terrier.

    French Bulldog West Highland White Terrier
    Average Price $4610 $2220
    Price Range $3100 to $5000 $1600 to $2700

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

    A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs. 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 French Bulldog 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.

    French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier

    Adopting the French Bulldog versus Adopting the West Highland White Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldog named Frank that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable French Bulldogs like Frank on pefinder.com.

    Also, like French Bulldogs, West Highland White Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Bogey 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 Bogey that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Checkers is the name of another French Bulldog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

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

    French Bulldogs and West Highland White Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more French Bulldogs and West Highland White Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the French Bulldog versus the Intelligence of the West Highland White Terrier

    French Bulldog West Highland White Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 58 out of 130 dog breeds 47 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 French Bulldog has an obedience intelligence rank of 58 out of 130 dog breeds. The French Bulldog belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that French Bulldogs tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 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 West Highland White Terrier is more intelligent than the French Bulldog.

    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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the French Bulldog is more popular with dog owners than the West Highland White Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the French Bulldog is 5 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the West Highland White Terrier is 41 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of French Bulldog

    Popularity of French Bulldog

    Popularity of West Highland White Terrier

    Popularity of West Highland White Terrier

    Year French Bulldog Popularity Rank West Highland White Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 11 36
    2014 9 38
    2015 6 41
    2016 6 41
    2017 4 42
    2018 4 42
    2019 4 44
    2020 2 44

    Health Problems of French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog than for the West Highland White Terrier.

    7 health tests are recommended for French Bulldog while 3 tests are recommended for the West Highland White Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in French Bulldogs and in West Highland White Terriers.

    French Bulldog Health Problems

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

  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldog Breed is Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems.

    This is because the French Bulldog ranks 1 out of 5 dog breeds for Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 55 French Bulldogs, 33 of them had Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems.

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

  • Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems: Rank 1 out of 5 Dog Breeds
  • Cystinuria problems: Rank 2 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia problems: Rank 3 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 4 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 9 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 15 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 16 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 22 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 25 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 34 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 63 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 77 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 107 out of 115 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 French Bulldog and in West Highland White Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier:

    Disease French Bulldog Rank West Highland White Terrier Rank
    Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems 1 out of 5 dog breeds Not Common
    Cystinuria problems 2 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Tracheal Hypoplasia problems 3 out of 4 dog breeds Not Common
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 4 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 9 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 15 out of 40 dog breeds 12 out of 40 dog breeds
    Baer Hearing Test problems 16 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 22 out of 198 dog breeds 105 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems 25 out of 145 dog breeds 52 out of 145 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 34 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 63 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 77 out of 182 dog breeds 24 out of 182 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 107 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Craniomandibular Osteopathy problems Not Common 1 out of 2 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: French Bulldog versus West Highland White Terrier

    French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.

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

    Do French Bulldogs shed more than West Highland White Terriers?

    French Bulldogs shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the French Bulldog or the West Highland White Terrier

    French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldog or the West Highland White Terrier?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.

    West Highland White Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the French Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the West Highland White Terrier?

    French Bulldogs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to 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 French Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about West Highland White Terriers?

    French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    French Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    West Highland White Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: French Bulldog vs. West Highland White Terrier

    French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can West Highland White Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldog or the West Highland White Terrier?

    French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Are French Bulldogs good family dogs? What about West Highland White Terriers?

    French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldogs and West Highland White Terriers?

    French Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the French Bulldog Easier to Train than the West Highland White Terrier?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to train.

    West Highland White Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the French Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the West Highland White Terrier?

    French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.

    West Highland White Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the French Bulldog or the West Highland White Terrier?

    French Bulldogs 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 French Bulldog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (75 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the West Highland White Terrier vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Beaglier (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the West Highland White Terrier vs Beaglier.
  • Chihuahua (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the West Highland White Terrier vs Chihuahua.
  • Pug (83 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the West Highland White Terrier vs Pug.
  • 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 French Bulldog vs Bearded Collie.
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi (84 percent match with West Highland White Terrier). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    French Bulldog versus American Foxhound     French Bulldog versus Standard Poodle     French Bulldog versus Barbet     French Bulldog versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     French Bulldog versus Pomeranian     French Bulldog versus Collie     French Bulldog versus Saluki     French Bulldog versus Irish Water Spaniel     French Bulldog versus Australian Kelpie     French Bulldog versus Bich Poo     French Bulldog versus Miniature Schnauzer     French Bulldog versus Shiba Inu     French Bulldog versus Karelian Bear Dog     French Bulldog versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     French Bulldog versus Black Russian Terrier     French Bulldog versus Cockapoo     French Bulldog versus Mudi     French Bulldog versus Frenchton     French Bulldog versus Bich Poo     French Bulldog versus Cockalier     French Bulldog versus Norwegian Buhund     French Bulldog versus Alaskan Klee Kai     French Bulldog versus Mal Shi     French Bulldog versus Spanish Mastiff     French Bulldog versus Akita     

    West Highland White Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    West Highland White Terrier versus Great Dane     West Highland White Terrier versus Basset Hound     West Highland White Terrier versus Toy Poodle     West Highland White Terrier versus Dutch Shepherd     West Highland White Terrier versus Sealyham Terrier     West Highland White Terrier versus Japanese Chin     West Highland White Terrier versus Goldendoodle     West Highland White Terrier versus Coton de Tulear     West Highland White Terrier versus Gordon Setter     West Highland White Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     West Highland White Terrier versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     West Highland White Terrier versus Chow Chow     West Highland White Terrier versus Mastiff     West Highland White Terrier versus Catahoula Bulldog     West Highland White Terrier versus Shih Tzu     West Highland White Terrier versus Keeshond     West Highland White Terrier versus Saint Bernard     West Highland White Terrier versus Kai Ken     West Highland White Terrier versus Harrier     West Highland White Terrier versus American Foxhound     West Highland White Terrier versus Black and Tan Coonhound     West Highland White Terrier versus Harrier     West Highland White Terrier versus Border Terrier     West Highland White Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever     West Highland White Terrier versus Affenhuahua     

    Conclusion: French Bulldog 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 French Bulldog and the West Highland White Terrier better suits you and your family.