Possessed with no small amount of self-esteem, the West Highland White Terrier is an all-white, compact, sturdy package of frolicsome energy. His ears stand up naturally and his tail is short by nature’s design. The breed was developed in the Highlands of Scotland for the hard and dangerous work of destroying vermin. Though independent in nature, they enjoy participating in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Tracking, but their favorite activity is Earthdog Tests — designed to test his natural instincts. Life with one of the ‘little white dogs’ is never dull and can be a challenge to the unsuspecting first-time owner.
West Highland White Terrier
Terrier
Meet the West Highland White Terrier
Breed Group:
Terrier
Breed Personality:
Friendly, Playful, Courageous, Outgoing
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 15
(years): 15
Max Height
(inches): 11
(inches): 11
Max Weight
(lbs): 20
(lbs): 20
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (3/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (4/5)
Playfulness (5/5)
Protectiveness (5/5)
Trainability (3/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (5/5)
Breed Variations
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