West Highland White Terrier vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare West Highland White Terrier and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
West Highland White Terrier
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
West Highland White Terrier
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
27 – 28 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
7 – 9 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
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 Bavarian Mountain Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic scent hound bred in Bavaria for tracking wounded game. Calm and reserved with strangers but affectionate with family, it has a short red‑to‑fawn coat and excels in scent work. Best for active homes that enjoy regular outdoor and mental activity.
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