While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, West Australian Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Shibos is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Spirited

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Aggressive
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming

West Australian Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Shiboss are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Australian Terrier and West Highland White Terrier

Shiba Inu, Boston Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Fawn
Blue
Red

Brindle
Blue
Black
White

West Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Shiboss have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A West Australian Terrier can have a litter of 3-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Shibos can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The West Australian Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Shibos breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

None Known

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Addison's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Food Allergies

X-Rays
Complete Physical Examination
Allergy Testing
Hip and Knee

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For West Australian Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shibos, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most West Australian Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Shiboss usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

West Australian Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Shibos has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a West Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Shibos is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

West Australian Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

West Australian Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Shiboss make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

West Australian Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Shiboss are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

West Australian Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Shiboss are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

West Australian Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shiboss are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

West Australian Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Shiboss have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

West Australian Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Shiboss are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.