Monday, June 22, 2009

West Hignland White Terrier



West Highland White Terriers, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog known for their distinctive white coat. Originating in Scotland, the breed was used to seek and dig out foxes and badgers.


Westie Terriers have bright, deep-set eyes which tend to be dark, with a "piercing" look. Their ears are generally small, pointed, and erect.They typically weigh from 15 to 20 lb (6.8 to 9.1 kg) for male dogs and 13 to 16 lb (5.9 to 7.3 kg) for female dogs and their average height is 9 to 11 inches (23 to 28 cm) at the withers.The Kennel Club has recommended that their tails, typically "carrot-shaped", should never be docked;hence the tail should be between 5–6 inches (13–15 cm).

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