West Highland White Terrier

Origin

United Kingdom

Attractive to:

Someone looking for a confident little dog that is full of self-esteem and always on the lookout for a good time.

Not the best for:

Anyone without a Westie-proof garden. These cheeky terriers can squeeze themselves through the smallest of holes.

Aliases:

West Highland Terrier, Westie, Westy

Cross between:

None

Size:

Small
Small enough to carry when necessary.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Spikey
If not hand stripped will go fluffy. If you don't pluck their fur in the old fashioned way they transform from spikey to soft.

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

Yes