West Highland White Terrier vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare West Highland White Terrier and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
West Highland White Terrier
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Characteristic
West Highland White Terrier
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
27 – 28 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
7 – 9 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
West Highland White Terrier
Great with Kids
Small
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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