Icelandic Sheepdog versus Westiepoo. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

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Icelandic Sheepdog Versus Westiepoo: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo? 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and for the Westiepoo. 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Westiepoo.

Icelandic Sheepdog versus Westiepoo: Overview

A very important difference between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Icelandic Sheepdog is a medium-sized dog while the Westiepoo is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Westiepoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Icelandic Sheepdog versus Westiepoo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Westiepoo 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo

Factor Icelandic Sheepdog Westiepoo
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Life Span 14 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Height 16 to 18 inchestall at the shoulder 11 to 17 inches
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Weight 20 to 30 pounds 20 to 35 pounds
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 14.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1150 – $1850
Average Price No Data $1480
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • DNA Repository
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Westiepoo. 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 Icelandic Sheepdog is 68 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Westiepoo is 83 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Westiepoo is a better pet than the Icelandic Sheepdog. So, you should get the Westiepoo!

    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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo

    Below is a list of where the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo are most different:

  • Icelandic Sheepdogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Westiepoos are good for new dog owners.
  • Icelandic Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Westiepoos are very easy to groom.
  • Icelandic Sheepdogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Westiepoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    • The Similarities Between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo

    The Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo are most similar:

  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo are very playful.
  • Both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Icelandic Sheepdog versus Westiepoo

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo.

    Icelandic Sheepdogs weigh 20 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Icelandic Sheepdogs are 16 to 18 inchestall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Westiepoos weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Westiepoos are 11 to 17 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdog versus Westiepoo

    The lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdogs is between 14 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdogs is 14.5 years.

    The lifespan of Westiepoos is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Westiepoos is 13.5 years.

    Icelandic Sheepdogs live longer than Westiepoos.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Icelandic Sheepdog versus Westiepoo

    Icelandic Sheepdogs do not like to be left alone.

    Westiepoos do not like to be left alone.

    Do Icelandic Sheepdogs shed more than Westiepoos?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Westiepoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Westiepoo

    Icelandic Sheepdogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Westiepoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Westiepoo?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Westiepoos are very easy to groom.

    Does the Icelandic Sheepdog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Westiepoo?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs 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.

    Westiepoos 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 Icelandic Sheepdogs Bark and Howl? What about Westiepoos?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Westiepoos bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Westiepoos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Westiepoos can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Icelandic Sheepdog vs. Westiepoo

    Icelandic Sheepdogs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Can Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Westiepoos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Westiepoos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Westiepoo?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Westiepoos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Icelandic Sheepdogs good family dogs? What about Westiepoos?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Westiepoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Icelandic Sheepdogs and Westiepoos?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Westiepoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Icelandic Sheepdog Easier to Train than the Westiepoo?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs are fairly easy to train.

    Westiepoos are very easy to train.

    Is the Icelandic Sheepdog Better for Apartment Owners than the Westiepoo?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Westiepoos adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Westiepoo?

    Icelandic Sheepdogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Westiepoos are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Icelandic Sheepdog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Icelandic Sheepdog:

  • Kai Ken (78 percent match with Icelandic Sheepdog). Here is our comparison of the Westiepoo vs Kai Ken.
  • Scottish Deerhound (75 percent match with Icelandic Sheepdog). Here is our comparison of the Westiepoo vs Scottish Deerhound.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Westiepoo

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

  • Schnoodle (78 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Icelandic Sheepdog vs Schnoodle.
  • American Hairless Terrier (82 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Icelandic Sheepdog vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Cockalier (79 percent match with Westiepoo). Here is our comparison of the Icelandic Sheepdog vs Cockalier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Icelandic Sheepdog and how the Westiepoo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Icelandic Sheepdog and of the Westiepoo to other breeds:

    Icelandic Sheepdog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Icelandic Sheepdog versus Schnoodle     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Cocker Spaniel     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Saint Berdoodle     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Bracco Italiano     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Bearded Collie     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Basenji     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Bull Terrier     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Schnoodle     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Cavapoo     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Kishu Ken     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Norwegian Lundehund     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Giant Schnauzer     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Silky Terrier     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Japanese Spitz     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Pharaoh Hound     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Sloughi     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Sussex Spaniel     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Keeshond     Icelandic Sheepdog versus Chinook     

    Westiepoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Westiepoo versus Manchester Terrier     Westiepoo versus Great Dane     Westiepoo versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Westiepoo versus Black Russian Terrier     Westiepoo versus Lancashire Heeler     Westiepoo versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Westiepoo versus Irish Wolfhound     Westiepoo versus Mal Shi     Westiepoo versus Gordon Setter     Westiepoo versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Westiepoo versus Clumber Spaniel     Westiepoo versus Pointer     Westiepoo versus Saint Bernard     Westiepoo versus Bolognese     Westiepoo versus Keeshond     Westiepoo versus Black Mouth Cur     Westiepoo versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Westiepoo versus Spanish Mastiff     Westiepoo versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Westiepoo versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Westiepoo versus Chinook     Westiepoo versus Basset Hound     Westiepoo versus Saluki     Westiepoo versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Westiepoo versus Beaglier     

    Conclusion: Icelandic Sheepdog versus Westiepoo. 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 Icelandic Sheepdog and the Westiepoo better suits you and your family.