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West Highland White Terrier
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Small Breed |
     
See your West Highland White Terrier's photograph or illustration on our
breed pages |
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Terrier |
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Country of Origin
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Scotland in the 1800s |
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Ancestry |
The West Highland White
Terrier is one of many short-legged terriers from Scotland that split
off into a number of different breeds including the Skye, Cairn,
Scottish and Dandie Dinmont Terriers. The West Highland was
originally known as the Poltalloch Terrier and was also known as the
Roseneath Terrier, White Scottish, Little Skye and Cairn Terrier. |
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Original Function |
Hunter of foxes, badger,
rabbits, squirrels and rodents. |
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Height at Shoulder |
Female 10" Male: 11" |
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Weight |
15-21 lbs |
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Lifespan |
14 Years |
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Coat |
The West Highland White
Terrier is known for its bright white double coat. |
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Tail |
Medium-short tail held up |
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Head |
Round head with a blunt
muzzle |
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Ears |
Small, pointed, prick ears |
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Related Breeds |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier,
Skye Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Scottish Terrier |
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Alternative Names |
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Nicknames |
Westie, Westy |
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Famous Individuals |
Cesar Dog Food Mascot,
Black & White Whisky Mascot along with the Scottish Terrier,
Burberry Model for Dog Coats |
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Grooming: |
The West Highland White Terrier's medium-length double
coat consists of a mildly insulating inner coat and a rough, wiry outer
coat approximately 2" long. The coat requires consistent brushing
several times a week to keep it free from debris. The coat can be
stripped for show or clipped once a season to keep the rounded, neat
shape.
The West Highland White Terrier's coat may be
difficult to keep white. The whiskers and short beard in
particular may become soiled particularly if the West Highland White
Terrier is allowed to dig. |
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Exercise requirements: |
Moderate. The West Highland White Terrier is an
active but not overly energetic dog. The West Highland White
Terrier requires daily walks on leash or a romp in a fenced area. |
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Aggression: |
The West Highland White Terrier is considered to be one
of the friendliest of the Terriers. While friendly towards humans,
the West Highland White Terrier can be aggressive and even deadly
towards small animals. |
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Temperament: |
The West Highland White Terrier is an outgoing, friendly,
affectionate dog. The West Highland White Terrier can also be
independent, stubborn and occasionally aggressive. The West Highland
White Terrier is a barker and can be a good a very good watchdog.
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Owner requirement: |
Firm, strong and consistent. West Highland White
Terriers can be stubborn but respond well to ongoing training. |
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Trainability |
Moderately High |
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Health concerns |
Legg-Perthes, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy-GCL,
Craniomandibular Osteopath-CMO, copper toxicosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis,
Canine Hip Dysplasia-CHD, cataracts, patellar luxation, deafness, atopic
dermatitis, addison's disease, White Shaker Dog syndrome, diabetes,
seborrhea. |
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Environmental requirements: |
The West Highland White Terrier has moderate tolerance
for heat and cold. It requires strong, deep fencing as it can be a
strong digger. It can be quite noisy in its watchdog capacity.
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Feeding requirements: |
Normal |
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AKC: American Kennel Club USA: Terrier
As the Roseneath Terrier in 1908
As the West Highland White Terrier in 1909
UKC: United Kennel Club USA: Terriers
CKC: Canadian
Kennel Club: Group 4 Terriers
FCI: Fédération
Cynologique Internationale: Terriers (Group 3/Section 2/Breed 85)
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council: Group 2 Terriers
KCUK: Kennel Club United Kingdom: Terrier since 1907
NZKC: New Zealand Kennel Club: Terrier |
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The West Highland White Terrier is closely
related to a number of Scottish terriers developed during the 1800s.
Terriers of this type were designed to dig and follow prey into their
burrows. They are small, short-legged, tough dogs with strong teeth and
jaws. The West Highland White Terrier is generally credited to Colonel
Edward Donald Malcolm of Poltalloch, Argyll,
Scotland. The distinctively
bright white terrier was easily visible when hunting and unlikely to be
mistaken for its prey. It was originally called the Poltalloch Terrier.
The West Highland White Terrier is strong
for its size, determined, somewhat stubborn and demanding. It is an
excellent companion being affectionate, small and energetic. The West
Highland White Terrier can be food, property and person possessive. They
can be difficult around very small children. The West Highland White
Terrier can be dangerous to small animals and owners should take care when
introducing them to other household pets. |
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