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West Highland White Terrier
A.K.A. : Westie, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier
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West Highland White Terrier
A.K.A. :Westie, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
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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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Westie for sale
$1,000
Westie male 10 weeks old all shots vet checked looking for his forever home
CKC West Highland White terrier pups
$950
CKC registered West Highland Terrier pups first shots and wormed. raised with kids and other pets. 910-231-9758 See more at: paintedponies.wixsite/mysite
CKC West Highland White terrier pups
$950
CKC registered West Highland Terrier pups first shots and wormed. raised with kids and other pets. 910-231-9758 See more at: paintedponies.wixsite/mysite
4 AKC Westie Boys
$850
Full AKC registry (customer has full breeding rights no extra charge),dew claws removed, microchipped, utd on shots and worming, 1 year guarantee from any genetic defects. I will...
BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY WESTIE PUPPIES
$1,500
Healthy, beautiful and family bred Westie puppies. We have 4 females and 1 male available
ADORABLE HYPOALLERGENIC PUPPIES
$500
AKC Registerable, Raised in a loving home around children of all ages and other animals, dog door training, companion animal training and more available. Please contact us for...
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