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West Highland White
Terriers, commonly known as Westies,
are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and distinctive
white coat..
This breed is commonly recognized through its use as a mascot for
Black & White (a brand of Scotch whisky), and on the packaging of
Cesar brand dog food.
West Highland Terriers have bright, deep-set eyes; these tend to be
dark, with a "piercing" look. Their ears are generally small, pointed,
and erect.
They typically weigh from 15 to 20 pounds (7.5–10 kilograms) and their
average height is 11 inches (28 centimeters) at the withers. The Kennel
Club has recommended that their tails, typically "carrot-shaped", should
never be docked. The tail should be between 5-6 inches. |
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They also
have deep chests, muscular limbs, a huge skull, a short and a closely
fitted jaw with "scissors" bite (lower canines locked in front of upper
canines, upper incisors locked over lower incisors). Their teeth
generally appear quite large for the size of the dog. Westies have a
very strong bone structure for their size.
They have a soft, dense undercoat and a rough outer coat, about 2 inches
long, that requires regular grooming. Some Westies have "wheaten
tippings" on their backs, though for individuals put forward for
conformation showing this can be regarded as undesirable.
Their paws are slightly webbed and thickly padded.
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Gwennie - Tiny Toy Female
West Highland Terrier 5/28/08
Very Unique
$ 500 |
Winnie - Tiny Toy Female
West Highland Terrier 5/28/08
Very Unique
$ 500 |
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