Is a Pug taller than a West Highland White Terrier?
Yes. A Pug is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
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Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
A Pug is commonly listed at 12 in (30 cm). See all of Pug’s listed heights.
A West Highland White Terrier is commonly listed at 11 in (28 cm). See all of West Highland White Terrier’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Pug
- Pug vs Miniature Schnauzer: A Pug and a Miniature Schnauzer are drawn at the same shoulder height, but a Miniature Schnauzer’s figure is the lower end of its range.
- Pug vs Shih Tzu: A Pug is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
- Pug vs Basset Hound: A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Pug.
West Highland White Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier vs Shih Tzu: A West Highland White Terrier is 1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
- West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer: A Miniature Schnauzer is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Pug), Wikidata (West Highland White Terrier).
