West Highland White Terrier
- Height 25–30 cm 23–28 cm
- Weight 7–10 kg 6–7 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 45 min/day
The West Highland White Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Scotland (Scottish Highlands) (19th century). Males weigh 7–10 kg and females 6–7 kg. It stands 23–30 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The West Highland White Terrier is a small, energetic breed that is known for its intelligence, independence, and tenacity. This breed is native to the Scottish Highlands, where it was originally used to hunt small game and rodents.
- Group
- Terrier Group
- Origin
- United Kingdom, Scotland (Scottish Highlands) (19th century)
- Coat
- medium double · White
- Also known as
- Westie, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, and White Roseneath Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average West Highland White Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org furrycritter.com dogbreedinfo.com petmd.com
West Highland White Terrier FAQ
- How long does a West Highland White Terrier live?
- The West Highland White Terrier has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a West Highland White Terrier get?
- Males weigh 7–10 kg and females 6–7 kg. Height ranges from 23–30 cm.
- Is the West Highland White Terrier hypoallergenic?
- No, the West Highland White Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the West Highland White Terrier in?
- The West Highland White Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.
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