Originating in Scotland, Westies were bred to hunt foxes, otters and vermin. They share their ancestry with plenty of of the other true Scottish Terriers and became formally recognised as West Highland White Terrier's in 1904
Appearance
Westie's are compact, stocky small canines with shaggy white coats. They have small button noses and small, erect ears.
Temperament
They look sweet, but strong and have a happy, proud air when they are trotting around the park!
Westies are affectionate canines but can withstand lots of rough play, so make lovely companions and play mates for children.
Westies are confident small canines, local to their relatives but they make lovely protection canines as they are very alert and brave.
Grooming
They can be dominant with other canines so care ought to be taken with socializing them with others. They will chase felines if not socialized with them at an early age.
Exercise
Westies need a minimal amount of grooming - perhaps one time a week, but will need their coats to be stripped by a professional 2-3 times per year.
They need a moderate amount of exercise and will appreciate long, off lead runs, chasing a ball around the park! Care ought to be taken with proper recall training when Westies are young, to be positive that they come back properly when called.
Health Issues
Westies are hardy canines and are unlikely to suffer from plenty of illnesses. Some do suffer from occasional skin issues, and deafness is a possibility.
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