West Highland White Terrier

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The West Highland White Terrier is a small, sturdy Scottish terrier breed known for its distinctive white coat, lively personality, and confident, friendly demeanor.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf companion dog
dog breed
terrier
AKCGroup Terrier Group NERFINISHED
barkTendency frequent
coatColor white
coatTexture harsh outer coat
soft undercoat
coatType double coat
commonHealthIssue Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease NERFINISHED
allergies
atopic dermatitis
craniomandibular osteopathy
patellar luxation
pulmonary fibrosis
commonNickname Westie NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Scotland
energyLevel high
FCIGroup Group 3 Terriers
goodWith families
older children
groomingNeeds hand-stripping or clipping
regular brushing
heightRange about 25–28 cm at the withers
KCGroup Terrier Group NERFINISHED
lifeSpan 12–16 years
originalUse fox hunting
ratting
vermin hunting
placeOfOrigin Scottish Highlands NERFINISHED
recognizedBy American Kennel Club NERFINISHED
Fédération Cynologique Internationale NERFINISHED
The Kennel Club (UK) NERFINISHED
recognizedStandard AKC breed standard
FCI breed standard
KC breed standard
relatedBreed Cairn Terrier NERFINISHED
Dandie Dinmont Terrier NERFINISHED
Scottish Terrier NERFINISHED
Skye Terrier NERFINISHED
sheddingLevel low to moderate
size small
suitableFor apartment living
temperament alert
confident
courageous
friendly
independent
intelligent
lively
trainability moderate
weightRange about 7–10 kg

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Puppy by Jeff Koons depicts West Highland White Terrier
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