West Highland White Terriers - Description
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West Highland White Terriers are compact dogs with round, slightly domed head, heavy eyebrows and strong jaws. The ears are V-shaped, small, carried erect. The dark (almost black) eyes are wide set, not round. The body is muscular, with powerful feet, the chest is let down, the ribs are well sprung. The tail, 12-15cm long, should be as straight as possible with hard hair. Westies carry the tail proudly, but not gaily curving over the back.
Coat: White, about 5cm long, with short, dense undercoat.
Size: 11 inches (28cm).
Weight: 13-18 lb (6-8 kg).
West Highland White Terriers - Temperament
West Highland White Terriers are dogs with strong personality and self-esteem. They are independent, courageous, sometimes stubborn, but on the other hand cheerful, affectionate and children loving. With firm, proper training they make excellent companions. They are friendly towards everybody and can hardly be protective dogs. But with their natural love for barking, Westies make excellent watchdogs. Westies get along well only with behaved children and may bite if irritated. They don't fight with other dogs except with Westie males. The West Highland White Terrier never hurts cats and chases them only for fun. Their favorite activities are running about, barking and digging. West Highland White Terriers like to investigate new places and are easy to travel with them.
West Highland White Terriers - General Information Links
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Aniwa Westies - Brief survey on the description, history and health.
Breed Standard - Description of West Highland White Terrier.
The Capital Paws - A site devoted to West Highland White Terriers, affectionately known as Westies.
The West Hihgland White Terrier. - Grooming requirements and advice.
West Highland White Terrier - AKC Breed Standard - Official breed description as provided by the AKC.
West Highland White Terrier - Thunderbird Westies - Welcome to Thunderbirds Kennel. Home of West Highland White Terriers.
West Highland White Terrier Breed Guide - Shorter information on the appearance, temperament and health.
West Highland White Terrier Club of Michigana - Information on responsible breeders and related links available.
West Highland White Terrier Standard. - Detailed information about Westies.
West Highland White Terriers Description - Review of history, breed standard and behavior of Westies.
Westie Gram - Detailed survey on the description, training, health, etc.
Westie Information - Brief description of the breed.
Westie Links - Clubs, breeders and rescues related links.
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Westie Rescue of Canada Fundraising - How YOU Can Help - Westie World is proud to support this new, national Westie Rescue organization in Canada. Here is how you can help raise funds for this worthy cause.
Westie Rescue of Greater Washington - Westie Rescue is a not-for-profit, volunteer group, which assists any Westie in need. Volunteers care for all homeless Westies in their own homes until the dogs are placed in new, loving, permanent homes. All services are funded through private donations.
Westie Rescue of Northern California - Finding homes for surrendered, and abandoned West Highland White Terriers.
Westie Rescue of Southern California - Organization rescuing West Highland Terriers in California and putting them up for adoption. Includes rescue stories, care tips, and adoption application.
Westie UK Show Results - Detailed results of Westie winners from the UK championship shows.
Westie World - Provides information, articles and photographs about Westies in Canada and around the world, including competitive and fun activities, rescue, breeding, advice column, online forum and more.
WestieMed - Rx for Rescued Westies - West Highland White Terrier Medical Assistance (WestieMed) is an independent, non-profit organization created to distribute financial aid to injured or ill rescued Westies, giving them a second chance at adoption and love from a permanent family.
