| Breed Name | West Highland White Terrier |
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| Breed Group | Terrier | |
| Breed Origin | Great Britain | |
| Breed Other Names | Westie | |
| Breed Size | Small | |
| Breed Lifespan | Over 9 years | |
| Breed Excercise | Moderate | |
| Breed Grooming | Considerable | |
| Breed Child Suitability | High |
| Breed Description | The Westie is a small, strongly built dog. They are deep in chest and back ribs. They have powerful quarters on muscular legs and is exhibiting in a marked degree a combination of strength and activity. The doubled coat is always white. |
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| Breed Also Related To | Cairn Terrier, and Scottish Terrier |
| Breed Club Link | http://www.thewesthighlandwhiteterrierclub.co.uk |