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WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER (Westie)
This ancient, Scottish breed dog is not less efficient as a buzzard. The Westie, as it is also called sometimes, is, without a doubt, one of the most popular Terriers, especially for its charm and intelligence. It is mostly a pet now, but some hunters are still using it as fox hunters and some of them are also being used in the British islands.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Even when it is a sporty dog, it appreciates everything that is referred to comfort. It can get adapted to the city, but it prefers to live in the countryside. Tireless player, it is the ideal partner for children that would exhaust any other. Sure of itself and with desire to enjoy without limits. It gets along well with other dogs and they love the company of human beings.
PHYSICAL ASPECT
Stiff external hair, like wire, with no curls and purely white. Dark eyes, separated from each other. Straight and pointy ears. The tail is among 12.5 and 15 cm of length, high, but never turned to the back.
Strong feet with thick pads, smaller on the rear paws. Robust body, deep chest and anterior ribs arched.
PRACTICAL DATA
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 years.
- PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Moderate.
- MAINTENANCE: Difficult.
- LEVEL OF NOISE: Very Noisy.
- HEALTH PROBLEMS: Dry eyes and skin problems; Perth's disease.
- HEIGHT: 28 cm.
BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)
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