Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

French West Highlanders are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Corteses are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

French Bulldog and West Highland White Terrier

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Cream
Brindle

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

French West Highlanders have medium-length coats.

Corteses are known for their coat length.

French West Highlanders typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Inguinal Hernias
Pulmonic Stenosis
Copper Toxicosis
Addison's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Skeletal/Joint Conditions

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Physical Examination
Biopsy
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hormone Analysis
Cardiac Test
Clinical Exam
Heart Analysis
Chelation Treatment

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

French West Highlanders are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Corteses are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For French West Highlander, it's at least 6 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 Cortese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most French West Highlanders 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 Corteses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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For an average 16-22 pound (7 - 10 kg) French West Highlander feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a French West Highlander is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a French West Highlander is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The French West Highlander is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

French West Highlanders have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Corteses make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

French West Highlanders are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Corteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

French West Highlanders are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

French West Highlanders are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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