West Highland White Terrier
VS
Borzoi
West Highland White Terrier vs Borzoi
Compare West Highland White Terrier and Borzoi 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
West Highland White Terrier
Borzoi
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
27 – 28 cm
68 – 85 cm
Weight
7 – 9 kg
25 – 48 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
Characteristics
West Highland White Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Borzoi
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
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 Borzoi
The Borzoi is a tall, elegant Russian sighthound with a flowing, wavy coat and long, narrow head. Calm, sensitive, and catlike indoors, it is capable of sudden high-speed sprints outside and has a strong chase instinct, needing gentle training, socialisation, and secure exercise areas.
Similar breeds
More breeds
