West Highland White Terrier, Westie Information and Pictures. Other Names Westie Pronunciation west HAHY-luhnd wahyt TAIR-ee-uhr Description The West Highland White Terrier, often simply called the Westie, is a small, sturdy dog.
Temperament The West Highland White Terrier is a game and hardy little terrier that is easy to train. Height, Weight Height: Males 10 - 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) Females 9 - 11 inches (23 - 28 cm) Weight: Males 15 - 22 pounds (7 - 10 kg) Females 13 - 16 pounds (6 - 7 kg) Health Problems Prone to chronic hernias, liver disease Legg-Cavé-Perthes syndrome (hip problems), jawbone calcification, cherry eye and skin problems. Living Conditions West Highland White Terriers are suitable for people in towns and cities as well as in the country. Exercise These little dogs need a daily walk. Life Expectancy About 15 or more years. Litter Size About 2 to 5 puppies Grooming The harsh, straight, shorthaired double coat is fairly easy to groom and sheds little to no hair. Origin Group Terrier, AKC Terrier Recognition ACA = American Canine Association Inc. L'origine du Westie. Le West Highland White Terrier, est originaire, comme son nom l'indique,du Nord-Ouest de l'Ecosse : les Highlands.
Voilà plusieurs siècles que l'Ecosse abritait de nombreux petit chiens, tous de couleur sombre (les descendants des scottish terriers, des cairns et des sky terriers), chasseurs de nuisibles tels que les rats, les renards, les lapins, blaireaux. ...). En ce qui concerne le West Highland White Terrier, son origine reste assez controversée. On dit qu'il serait issue d'un croisement accidentel de petits "bichons espagnols" (tout au moins leurs cousins) et de terriers fauves d'Ecosse...
Une chose est sûre, c'est qu'il doit son existence au Colonel Edward Malcom of Poltalloch, gentleman Ecossais du Comté d'Argyll. Autrefois, si ce petit chien de couleur clair avait le malheur de se retrouver au milieu d'une portée de terriers fauves, sombres, celui-ci était immédiatement éliminé de cette portée ! Depuis 1980, la publicité le propulse au sommet de sa gloire. Fiche race chien Westie. WESTIE DOG AND PUPPIES. This describes the most common canine health problems concisely but simply without using medical jargon.
A section on Dog and Puppy Vaccinations is also included offering information on each of the diseases, symptoms and effects for which immunization vaccines are available. Not sure of the name of the dog or puppy illness? A Dog Illness Symptoms Sorter is also featured. The Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems should only be used as an informational guide and when and if any dog or puppies health problems occur it is essential to raise any questions you may have with a Dog Health care professional. Information on Grooming and Care of the West Highland White Terrier Dog Breed The West Highland White Terrier requires weekly care and grooming. Life Expectancy information of the West Highland White Terrier Dog Breed The life expectancy for this particular breed is 13 – 15 years. The Pictures reflect the Size of Adults - not Children and Puppies!