West Highland White Terrier
A.K.A. :Westie, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier
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Overview: | The West Highland White Terrier (Westie) is a proud and smart breed. These dogs love the outdoors, though they're quite capable of being well-mannered indoors. They simply love people and are eager to please owners. |
Breed Group: | Terrier |
Weight (lbs): | 15-21 |
Height (in): | male: 11, female: 10 |
Colors: | White. |
Coat: | It's double-coated. The outer coat consists of straight, hard hair, about 2" long, with shorter coat on neck and shoulders, furnishings are longer on stomach and legs. |
Character: | West Highland White Terriers are very playful and alert. They have an independent and outgoing nature, often with a stubborn streak. |
Temperament: | This breed needs to be trained early so they will not try to dominate other dogs or chase cats. They make a good playmate for children and can even handle rough play. |
Care: | Its wire coat neds combing two to three times weekly, plus stripping every three months. Pets may be clipped. |
Training: | This breed can be stubborn and difficult to train. Training must use a firm and consistent approach. |
Activity: | The West Highland White Terrier loves to run around, play with balls, and just have a good time. He requires a lot of exercise in a well-fenced yard. |
Health Issue: | This breed is fairly healthy, although some are prone to chronic skin problems, hip problems, hernias, liver disease, or jawbone calcification. |
Life Expectancy: | 12-14 |
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Females and male westie
West Highland White Terrier
Female, Under 1 Week Old
USA MORRISON, TN, USA
Date listed: 07/23/2024
Beautiful Westies, ready for their new home on September 17 with their first vaccinations, microchip, vet checkup, and one year health guarantee, both parents have health tests,If...
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West Highland White Terrier
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA SYRACUSE, IN, USA
Date listed: 07/16/2024
Adam is a sweet, AKC registered West Highland Terrier puppy! He loves to snuggle and adores to be wherever you are! He is up to date on vaccinations, vet exams, and deworming. He...
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West Highland White Terrier
Female, 11 Weeks Old
USA SYRACUSE, IN, USA
Date listed: 07/16/2024
Mary is an adorable, AKC registered West Highland Terrier puppy! She is super sweet and adores to be wherever you are! She is up to date on vaccinations, vet exams, and deworming....
West Highland White Terrier Puppy
West Highland White Terrier
Male, 11 Weeks Old
USA SYRACUSE, IN, USA
Date listed: 07/16/2024
Joseph is a sweet, AKC registered West Highland Terrier puppy! He loves to snuggle and adores to be wherever you are! He is up to date on vaccinations, vet exams, and deworming....
1 year old Female Westie
West Highland White Terrier
Female, 1 Year 2 Months Old
USA BAKERSFIELD, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/15/2024
Sweet, calm, affectionate 1 year old female Westie. Housetrained. Spayed, microchipped, fully vaccinated.
West Highland White Terrier Puppy
West Highland White Terrier
Male, 13 Weeks Old
USA SYRACUSE, IN, USA
Date listed: 06/29/2024
Paxton is a fun, AKC registered West Highland Terrier puppy! He is super adventurous and loves to play with his toys! He is up to date on vaccinations, vet exams, and deworming....
West Highland White Terrier Puppy
West Highland White Terrier
Male, 13 Weeks Old
USA SYRACUSE, IN, USA
Date listed: 06/27/2024
Oakly is a handsome, AKC registered West Highland Terrier puppy! He is super energetic and loves to play! He is up to date on vaccinations, vet exams, and deworming. He is even...
beautiful little female snowball
West Highland White Terrier
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA PITTSBURG, KS, USA
Date listed: 06/14/2024
AKC registered female westie. Up to date on all shots, wormer, bordetella and flu vaccine. She is microchipped. Beautiful and sweet, with incredible demeanor, bred to be on the...
Wild Wonderful Westies of West Virginia
West Highland White Terrier
Male(s) and Female(s), 13 Weeks Old
USA WALTON, WV, USA
Date listed: 06/06/2024
We have 2 Males and 1 Female available, have been raised in our home and very loving and socialized little puppies, they were born on April 25,2024 and will be ready to go to...
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