Breed At A Glance
Classification
Terrier
Personality
Confident, spunky and fun
Life Expectancy
15+ years
Average Height
Males 10-12 inches; Females 9-11 inches
Average Weight
Males 15-22 lbs; Females 13-16 lbs
Coat Color
White
Coat Length/Texture
Wavy, two-inch outer coat, with a soft and dense undercoat
Shedding Propensity
Little or not at all if properly groomed
West Highland White Terrier 
Also known as Westie, Westy, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier
This breed is not yet identified by the Canine Heritage XL Breed Test. The laboratory is still perfecting the genetic marker technology for this breed and the exact release date is unknown.
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General Temperament
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Breed History
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Body Structure and Composition
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Medical Information
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Anecdotal Information
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Did You Know?
Approximately 75 million dogs have humans in the United States. 10% of those dogs were rescued from a shelter with little or no known history.
Source: APPMA.org
The top 10 dog names of 2010 were: Bella, Bailey, Max, Lucy, Molly, Buddy, Maggie, Daisy, Charlie and Sophie. The list of most unusual names include: Pickle Von Corndog, Lord Chubby Pruneface, Badonkadonk, Ninjastar Dangerrock, Bettie Poops, Geez Louise, Barnaby Bones and Dog Vader.
Source: VIP Pet Insurance
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Discovery Communications,
Animal Planet Media Enterprises
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Dog Breed Testing on NBC
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