Smålandsstövare
VS
West Highland White Terrier
Smålandsstövare vs West Highland White Terrier
Compare Smålandsstövare 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
Smålandsstövare
West Highland White Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 54 cm
27 – 28 cm
Weight
15 – 18 kg
7 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
West Highland White Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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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