The West Highland White Terrier is a small, energetic breed that is known for its intelligence, independence, and tenacity. This breed is native to the Scottish Highlands, where it was originally used to hunt small game and rodents.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 7–10 kg · Female 6–7 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 25–30 cm · Female 23–28 cm
- Origin
- 19th century · United Kingdom
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- White
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Westie, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise45 min per day
If your West Highland White Terrier gets lost
Bold and curious, he dives under bushes and follows scents. Search field edges and neighboring gardens rather than main roads.
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- Norfolk Terrier
- Norwich Terrier
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- Patterdale Terrier
- Russell Terrier
- Scottish Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
- Silky Terrier
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- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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- Toy Fox Terrier
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- Wire Fox Terrier
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