Dog Breed Profile: West Highland White Terrier Puppies
Country of Origin: Scotland Bred for: Vermin Hunting Group: Terrier Color: White Life span: 12 to 14 years Grooming Needs: Brush every few days Coat: Straight, hard double coat Size: Males: 11 inches, 18-21 pounds Females: 10 inches, 15-18 pounds Temperment: Cheerful, friendly, intelligent Training: Moderately trainable Energy: Moderate to high Children: Good with older children Compatibility with other dogs: Good Health Concerns: Skin and allergy conditions; Legge-Calve Perthes disease, a developmental hip joint disorder; globoid cell leukodystrophy, a degenerative nerve disease; craniomandibular osteopathy, a jaw disease