West Highland White Terrier (Westie) Puppies


West Highland White Terrier Puppies

Dog Breed Profile: West Highland White Terrier Puppies

Country of Origin: Scotland
Bred for: Vermin Hunting
Group: Terrier
Color: White
Life span: 12 to 14 years
Grooming Needs: Brush every few days
Coat: Straight, hard double coat
Size: Males: 11 inches, 18-21 pounds  Females: 10 inches, 15-18 pounds
Temperment: Cheerful, friendly, intelligent
Training: Moderately trainable
Energy: Moderate to high
Children: Good with older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good
Health Concerns: Skin and allergy conditions; Legge-Calve Perthes disease, a developmental hip joint disorder; globoid cell leukodystrophy, a degenerative nerve disease; craniomandibular osteopathy, a jaw disease