Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier
AKC Group: Terrier Breed Club: West Highland White Terrier Club of America
Rescue Club: West Highland White Terrier Club of America Rescue
Breed Characteristics ...
AKAPoltalloch Terrier, Westie
SizeSmall
Easy to trainMedium
GroomingMedium/ High
SheddingLow
Exercise neededDaily walks
Energy levelHigh
ProtectionHigh, makes an effective watchdog ...
(Alternative names: Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier)
West Highland White Terrier Appearance ...
For many years, these dogs were called a Poltalloch Terrier. The modern name of the breed was suggested by Colonel Edward Donald Malcolm, who made an enormous contribution to it's development.
Other names Poltalloch Terrier,Roseneath Terrier
Country Scotland
West Highland White Terrier History ...
In the late 1800s, there was a strain of white Scottish Terriers owned by Colonel Malcolm of Poltalloch and known as Poltalloch Terriers.
The breed originated in Poltalloch, Scotland where it first earned that name Poltalloch Terrier, but upon coming to America the named was changed to West Highland White Terrier in 1909.
The West Highland White Terrier is said to originate from Poltalloch, Scotland, and due to this, was originally known as the Poltalloch Terrier. He was also sometimes referred to as the Roseneath Terrier, after the Duke of Argyll’s estate.
In 1907, the West Highland White Terrier was popular for the first time as the Poltalloch Terrier living with Col. E.D. Malcolm, who had bred short-legged white terriers in the past.
The West Highland White Terrier has been known by many names, including the Poltalloch Terrier and the Roseneath Terrier, but he was officially recognized by the Kennel Club of England as the West Highland White Terrier in 1906.
The Westie first gained attention in 1907 as the Poltalloch terrier, named for the home of Col. E.D. Malcolm, who had been breeding the short-legged white terriers for the previous 60 years.
West Highland White Terrier
Alternative/Formal Name
Poltalloch Terrier Roseneath Terrier White Roseneath Terrier (nick Westie (or Westy))
Pet Info ...
The Westie was initially called the Poltalloch Terrier and also the Roseneath Terrier after the estate of the Duke of Argyll. Initially registered by the AKC as the Roseneath Terrier the name was changed to the West Highland White Terrier in 1909.
West Highland White Terrier
Westie ~ Roseneath Terrier ~ Poltalloch Terrier Family: Canidae
Puzzles
Postcards ...
A strong personality in a small body! (other names: White Roseneath Terrier, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier)
origin:
Scotland ...
The West Highland White Terrier was originally known as the Poltalloch Terrier back in 1907. This name came from the name of the home where it had been bred by a man named Col. E.D. Malcom.
The West Highland White Terrier is a small, speedy, assertive, and lively dog. This strong-willed working dog was originally bred in Poltalloch, Scotland in the 1800's to hunt rats. This friendly terrier was originally called the Poltalloch Terrier ...
It used to be known as the Poltalloch Terrier after the man who developed the modern Westie. He believed that the use of white dogs in hunting vermin is more advantageous due to its high visibility amongst the rocks.
Avg Size of Female: Height: 10 inches, Weight: 15-21 pounds
Original Function: fox, badger, and vermin hunting
Primary Current Function: earthdog trials
Other Name: Poltalloch terrier, Roseneath Terrier
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Originally the breed was known as Poltalloch Terriers, although they were also known as Roseneath Terriers, White Roseneath Terriers, and at the end of the 19th century, briefly as a white variety of the Scottish Terrier.
 See also: West Highland White Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, Westie, Scottish Terrier, Cairn Terrier
  
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