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West Highland Terrier Dog Breed
Terrier Dog Classification: West Highland
Terriers are hunting dogs.
Other Names: Westies, West Highland White
Terriers, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier,
White Roseneath Terrier, Westy, Westie, Scottish
White Terriers,
Terrier in Foreign Languages:
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Czech: teriér
Dutch: terriër
Finnish: terrieri
French: terrier
German: Terrier
Lithuanian: terjeras
Navajo: lééchaa'í hadaalzheehígíí
Russian: ter'jér
Scottish Gaelic: abhag
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Origins: As the name suggest the West
Highland White Terrier originated in the Western
Scottish Highlands. They were initially bred to
hunt rats.
Description: West Highland White Terriers
have a small compact build, they have a domed
skull, pointed small erect ears, a naturally short
tail. Their legs are short, while their body is
long.
Size: West Highland White Terriers are
15 to 20 lbs and stand 15 to 16 inches tall at
teh shoulder.
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weight
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height |
| Male |
15-20 lbs |
15-16 inches tall |
| Female |
15-20 lbs |
15-16 inches tall |
Coat: The West Highland White Terrier
have a wiry, harsh double coat that is white in
color.
Disposition: West Highland White Terriers
are friendly and strong-willed. The temperment
of the breed varies from dog to dog, some are
friendly with children while others prefer solitude.
Type Dog: West Highland White Terriers
are hunting dogs.
Litter Size: West Highland White Terriers
give birth to litters with 2 to 5 puppies.
Behavior: While in most cases Westies
are friendly they are not usually friedly with
other small animals. They can be stubborn, may
dig, and may not be responsive to training.
Traits: West Highland White Terriers are
active, assertive, curious, and demanding.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: West Highland White Terriers
have a typical life span of 12 to 14 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC,
KC(UK), NZKC, UKC
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