| The West Highland White Terrier is a hardy, happy little | | | | disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss |
| terrier that love the companionship of people. They are | | | | of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. |
| very good looking and make good watch dogs. They | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and |
| can get along with other pets, especially if socialized | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| when young. They have been known to chase cats | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| as a sport. They are generally very good with children. | | | | *Life Span. The West Highland White Terrier can live |
| As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a | | | | around 15 or more years with proper nutrition, medical |
| puppy or dog. | | | | care and excellent living conditions. |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size | | | | *History. The West Highland White Terrier comes from |
| (two years old or older) of the male is 10 to 12 inches | | | | Scotland where they were raised to hunt vermin. They |
| to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 15 to | | | | were first registered by the American Kennel |
| 22 pounds. The female ranges from 9 to 11 inches to | | | | Association in 1908. |
| the withers and 13 to 16 pounds. | | | | Some Registries: |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have | | | | * West Highland White Terrier Club of America |
| certain inherited health problems associated with that | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| specific breed and the West Highland White Terrier is | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| no exception. Be on the look out for skin allergies, | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| progressive neurological disorders and tear duct | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| problems. This disease list is an informative guideline | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| please contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Litter Size: 2 to 5 West Highland White Terrier puppies |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | Category: Terrier |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | Terms To Describe: Alert, friendly, reliable, happy, |
| dog sweets. | | | | balanced, hardy, self-esteem, strength, affectionate |
| *Grooming. They have a double coat. The inner coat is | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| soft and fluffy. The outer coat is white, straight and | | | | Makes a good watch dog. |
| hard hair. This is a breed that needs to be | | | | Sheds almost no hair. |
| professionally groomed regularly. She should also be | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean | | | | Makes a poor guard dog. |
| and healthy coat, avoid mats, help you keep a closer | | | | They may dig. |
| eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | They may bark plenty. |
| with her. | | | | *Other Names Known By: Toseneath Terrier, |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | Poltalloch Terrier |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |