Comparison: Skye Terrier and West Highland White Terrier

Skye Terrier and West Highland White Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Skye Terrier	West Highland White Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	25–26 cm	25–28 cm
Weight	–	6–10 kg
Life span	–	12–16 years
Recognition features	Very long, low body, twice as long as high Long straight coat falling to both sides; prick or drop ears Black, grey, fawn or cream, always with black points	Pure white harsh coat with soft undercoat Small erect pointed ears and dark eyes Carrot-shaped tail, square build, about 28 cm tall
Coat	Double coat: short, soft, woolly undercoat and a long, straight, hard outer coat; black, dark or light grey, fawn or cream with black points.	Hard wiry coat with a soft undercoat, white.
Purpose	Old Scottish terrier from the Isle of Skye, long and low; today a show and companion dog.	A Scottish terrier from Argyll bred for vermin hunting; the white coat prevented it being mistaken for quarry.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.