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| Breed: |
West Highland White Terrier |
| Country of Origin: |
England |
| AKC Group: |
Terrier |
| Function: |
Controlling vermin |
| Life Span: |
15 or more years |
| Appearance: |
Small |
| Color: |
White |
| Coat Type: |
Short |
| Grooming: |
The harsh, straight, shorthaired double coat is fairly
easy to groom and sheds little to no hair. Simply brush regularly with a stiff bristle
brush. Brushing should keep the coat clean, so bathe only when necessary. Trim around the
ears and eyes with blunt-nosed scissors. The whole coat should be trimmed about every four
months and stripped twice a year. |
| Height: |
9-12 inches |
| Weight: |
13-22 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
No |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Good With Children: |
Only well behaved |
| Good With Pets: |
Yes |
| Good With Strangers: |
Ok |
| Character: |
Spunky |
| Home Environment: |
Apartment ok |
| Best Owner: |
Firm |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
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| Physical: |
Most are fairly healthy. Some are prone to chronic
skin problems, Perthe's disease (hip problems), hernias, liver disease, and jawbone
calcification. |
| Recommendations: |
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