Shikoku
VS
West Highland White Terrier
Shikoku vs West Highland White Terrier
Compare Shikoku and West Highland White Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Shikoku
West Highland White Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
27 – 28 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
7 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
West Highland White Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
About West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier is a small, sturdy Scottish terrier with a harsh white coat that sheds lightly. Confident, vocal and independent yet affectionate, it suits city or country homes. Needs daily walks, mental stimulation, regular grooming and consistent, reward‑based training.
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