West Highland Whitened Terrier
Scotland is the house of several terriers, such as the Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Scottish Terrier, and West Highland Whitened Terrier. Many of these breeds share ancestry at some stage in history. A Westie more inticate, Colonel Edward Malcolm, is stated to possess were built with a red-colored dog who had been shot by predators who mistook your dog for any fox. At that time, Colonel Malcolm made the decision to reproduce whitened dogs who'd stick out within the area.
Westies stand between 10 and 11 inches tall and weigh 15-20 pounds. This can be a compact dog, with medium-sized, brownish eyes and small, erect ears. Your body is slightly shorter compared to dog is tall in the shoulders. The tail is brief. The undercoat is soft, as the outer coat includes hard, straight, whitened fur. The face area is presented through the coat to provide a round appearance. The coat ought to be blown a few occasions every week to help keep it clean and neat. Show dogs should be presented inside a specific way, using the coat hands-removed (or plucked). Pet proprietors will often have your dog clipped every 4 to 6 days.
Potential proprietors should discuss coat care having a breeder. Westies are active dogs who enjoy lengthy, brisk walks and an opportunity to participate in the yard. They may be efficient at amusing themselves with toys, however when bored could be destructive chewers or search amazingly large holes. All exercise ought to be on leash or inside a fenced-in yard.
Westies are often trained once the owner has determined what inspires the person dog. While not persistent, Westies could be independent. A Westie might be an excessive amount of terrier for any first-time pet owner. They may be good with children and can not tolerate rough play and therefore are too easily stimulated to take part in a sizable number of kids playing. Male Westies could be aggressive toward other male dogs.
Most Westies shouldn't be reliable along with other small pets. Health issues include eye problems, deafness, copper toxico-sis, and Legg-Perthe?s disease.
Registries: AKC, UKC, CKC
Occupation:Vermin hunter, companion
Size: 10 to 11 in tall 15-20 pounds
Durability: 13 to fifteen years
Exercise: Moderate
Training: Moderate
Grooming: Difficult
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