Country of Origin: The West Highland White Terrier originated in Scotland.

Height: West Highland White Terriers range from 10 inches to 11 inches.

Weight: West Highland White Terriers range from 15 to 22 pounds.

Description: The West Highland White Terrier is an elegant-looking dog breed with a compact, sturdy body, small enough and with short enough legs to go where its quarry would take it. Its tail must be long enough to enable its master to pull it from holes. This dog breed is very affectionate and loves human and

Colors: West Highland White Terriers are typically white.

Coat: West Highland White Terriers have a double coat that is wiry on the outside and soft on the inside. Regular grooming is required to keep the coat clean and free of tangles.

Temperament: The West Highland White Terrier is a very independent and stubborn dog breed. Affectionate with its owners, the West Highland White Terrier can be timid around strangers and dislikes roughhousing.

Health Concerns: The West Highland White Terrier is susceptible to patellar luxation, skin problems, hernias and liver disease.

Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the West Highland White Terrier is 12-14 years.

Living Environment: West Highland White Terriers do well in apartments. This dog breed is as active indoors as it is outdoors. West Highland White Terriers love the companionship of humans and other dogs.