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West Highland White Terriers - Westie Breed Information Puppies and Breeders Australia
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Scotland.
MOST SUITED AS Family pet.
SIZE The shoulder-height is about 28cm (11 in)weight about 7.5kg (16 1/2p).
West Highland White Terriers have a lively disposition which makes them ideal family dogs. This breed is very intelligent, highly trainable, faithful, courageous, is good with children and very devoted to its owner.
West Highland White Terriers are members of the American Kennel Club (AKC) Terrier Group.
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West Highland White Terriers are described in the standard as being "possessed of no small amount of self-esteem with a varminty appearance." This game and hardy little Terrier is easy to train.
West Highland White Terriers, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coat. They are friendly, good with children, and thrive on lots of attention.
West Highland White Terriers - Westies come from Scotland where they were bred to track rats, foxes and other vermin. These are alert, hardy, friendly dogs who prefer to be active most of the time.
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West Highland White Terriers are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coatThey typically weigh about 15 to 22 lbs (7.5-10 kg) and their average height is 11 in. (28 cm) at the withers.
West Highland White Terriers are game and hardy small terriers, which are easy to train. They are fairly friendly toward strangers and get along well with children. Easy canine to travel with.
West Highland White Terriers are at increased risk of developing chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Excess liver copper accumulation is a familiar trait, but the mode of inheritance has not been established.
West Highland White Terriers are good not only as pets but also as a dog for the show. During the exhibitions, they have attracted worldwide attention, and very often this is the terrier, who wins in the group.
West Highland White Terriers can live in small apartments or large houses. They are good for families with well-behaved children and other animals. The breed can live in almost every climate without problem.
West Highland White Terriers are prone to several hereditary diseases and therefore it is important to choose a reputable breeder when selecting your pet.
West Highland White Terriers are solid white with medium-sized dark eyes. Their coat is rough, and their paws thickly padded. They have pointy, erect ears and a scissors bite.
Temperament: West Highland White Terriers are happy, active family dogs. They are best with older children, or children they have been raised with. They will alert their owners if a stranger approaches the home.
Temperament: West Highland White Terriers are active, assertive, fun-loving, well-behaved and light-hearted. They are alert and friendly. Being stable, they love to play and will do so with each other or with you.
Learn about training and housebreaking West Highland White Terriers, West Highland White Terrier health, shedding and other breed characteris.
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The Scottish Terrier is one of the descendants of the Old Scotch Terrier, along with the Dandie Dinmont, Cairn, and West Highland White Terriers.
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The other four are Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White Terriers. Its nickname is "little diehard", given to it in the 19th century by George, the fourth Earl of Dumbarton.
For further information about West Highland White Terriers and breeders in Victoria please contact the West Highland White Terrier Club of Victoria Inc...
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The interbreeding of Cairns and West Highland White Terriers had occurred in both England and the United States.
Some animal welfare organizations with West Highland White Terriers ready for adoption:
Adair County Humane Society
Kansas City Siamese Rescue
Mutts -n- Stuff
Oxford Lafayette Humane Society
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The Skye Terrier classification included Cairns as well as dogs that are now known as Scottish Terriers, West Highland White Terriers. These breeds were distinguished only by color, as all three could come from the same litter.
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West Highland White Terriers, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog ... a b c d e f g "West Highland White Terrier Breed Standard". The Kennel Club (2006-05-10) ...
The most commonly affected breeds are West Highland White Terriers, Scottish Terriers and Cairn Terriers. It has been recognized in other terrier breeds and in Boxers, Labs, Great Danes and Dobermans. It usually shows up before 10 months of age.
While registration of white Cairns was once permitted, after 1917 the American Kennel Club required them to be registered as West Highland White Terriers.
For best results, choose from known kid-friendly breeds such as Golden or Labrador retriever, boxer, beagle, West Highland white terriers or Shetland sheepdogs.
A vet or a dog breeder can suggest other possibilities.
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These hearty dogs were once grouped together with Scottish, Skye and West Highland White Terriers, but these breeds were separated out around the early 20th century and have been bred separately ever since.
 See also: West Highland White Terrier, Westie, Cairn Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Scottish Terriers
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