Breed At A Glance

West Highland White Terrier Photo

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 dna pawprint

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 2007 were Buddy, Max, Sadie, Jack, Daisy, Lucy, Lady, Charlie, Rocky and Duke. The list of most unusual names includes "Not Pants," "Zhivago" and "Fat Alice".
Source: Petfinder.com

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