#West highland terrier puppies breeders skin#

Members of the breed typically weigh between 15 and 20 pounds (6.8 and 9.1 kg), and the average height is between 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) at the withers. Appearance Westies have dense, thick undercoat and a smooth outer coatĬommonly, Westies have bright, deep-set, almond-shaped eyes that are dark in colour. They are a very energetic and boisterous breed, needing regular exercise of around one hour per day.

#West highland terrier puppies breeders skin#

It can also be prone to skin disorders, with a breed-specific condition called hyperplastic dermatosis occurring. Several breed-specific and non-specific health problems appear in the breed, including a condition in young dogs nicknamed ' westie jaw' which causes an overgrowth of bone in the jaw of the dog. It has been in the top third of all breeds in the US since the 1960s. The breed remains very popular in the UK, with multiple wins at Cruft's. This breed of small white Scottish terriers was given its modern name for the first time in 1908, with recognition by major kennel clubs occurring around the same time. Other related breeds included George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll's Roseneath Terrier and Dr Americ Edwin Flaxman's Pittenweem Terriers. Edward Donald Malcolm, 16th Laird of Poltalloch, is credited with the creation of the modern breed from his Poltalloch Terrier, but did not want to be known as such. Cousin to the Cairn Terrier, the Westie was bred to hunt small rodents at places such as farms. The modern breed is descended from a number of breeding programmes of white terriers in Scotland before the 20th century. The Westie is an active breed, and is social with a high prey drive, as they were once used to hunt rodents. The breed is intelligent, quick to learn, and can be good with children, but does not always tolerate rough handling.

It has a white double coat of fur which fills out the dog's face, giving it a rounded appearance. It is a medium-sized terrier, although with longer legs than other Scottish breeds of terrier. The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a breed of dog from Scotland with a distinctive white harsh coat with a somewhat soft white undercoat.