Breed:	West Highland White Terrier
Country of Origin:	England
AKC Group:	Terrier
Function:	Controlling vermin
Life Span:	15 or more years
Appearance:	Small
Color:	White
Coat Type:	Short
Grooming:	The harsh, straight, shorthaired double coat is fairly easy to groom and sheds little to no hair. Simply brush regularly with a stiff bristle brush. Brushing should keep the coat clean, so bathe only when necessary. Trim around the ears and eyes with blunt-nosed scissors. The whole coat should be trimmed about every four months and stripped twice a year.
Height:	9-12 inches
Weight:	13-22 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	No
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	High
Good With Children:	Only well behaved
Good With Pets:	Yes
Good With Strangers:	Ok
Character:	Spunky
Home Environment:	Apartment ok
Best Owner:	Firm
Potential Problems:
Behavior:
Physical:	Most are fairly healthy. Some are prone to chronic skin problems, Perthe's disease (hip problems), hernias, liver disease, and jawbone calcification.
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