- Name: Darby
- Owner: Gail Mitchell
- Breed: West Highland West Highland White Terrier
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- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 5 Years 10 Months
- Description:
West Highland White Terrier
Next Breed: Westphalian Dachsbracke
Previous Breed: Welsh Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier, also referred to as the "Westie," is a popular dog, especially with families and children. This rough and tumble dog loves nothing better than to play active games with their human companions.
History
In the mountains of western Scotland, crossbred Scotch terrier dogs were used to hunt badger, fox and otters. These dogs were also used to rid home of mice and rats. Initially, these terriers were interbred in an attempt to produce a good overall hunter. As time went on, it was decided that certain breeds should be developed, each with different specialties and different appearances. Through selective breeding, the Scotch terrier eventually developed into various breeds: the Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Skye Terrier and West Highland White Terrier. Actually, up until 1917, crossbreeding between these various breeds continued to occur. When the kennel clubs refused to accept these crossbred dogs, pure bloodlines of each breed were established. The West Highland White Terrier was thought to have been developed in Poltalloch, Scotland, and has been known by various names. The first record of a dog being called a West Highland White Terrier was in early 1900. Initially, the Westie can in a variety of colors. Problem arose when hunters would mistake their dog for quarry. After a few tragedies, it was decided that all Westie be white, to prevent future mistakes. The West Highland White Terrier was first shown in the United States in 1906 under the name of Roseneath terriers. The breed was accepted into the terrier group of the AKC in 1908 but was not given their official name until 1909.
Appearance and Size
The Westie is a compact, spunky little dog. The head is domed and the muzzle moderate in size. The ears are erect and pointed. All West Highland White Terriers are typically white, but some lemon color may be present around the face and ears. The hair coat of the Westie is double with a soft warm undercoat and a hard straight and wiry outercoat. The adult West Highland White Terrier stands about 11 inches at the shoulder and weighs around 13 to 15 pounds.
Personality
The Westie is typically an intelligent, well-behaved dog with good manners. The breed is fun loving and very playful. Many find the Westie to be a perpetual puppy. Even though they may have a playful side, Westies can be quiet, self-assured and determined.
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Videos of West Highland White Terriers
CUTE WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER DOGS!!!! ONE EVEN SINGS! :P
These are my cute Westies. they are brother and sister (from different litters). Coconut (cokee) is the Female singing sensation while Ferguson (Fergee) is the cute licking male. They are very loving and affectionate!
West highland white terrier : Dogs Tricks by Réglisse & Excel
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Westie puppy -10 weeks - cute tricks clicker training - West Highland White Terrier -Rose Marie
Westie- 10 week old puppy - doing some cute tricks. Born on Thanksgiving day - Nov 27, 2008 - west highland terrier - dog training, puppy training, obedience training dogs, puppy dog, West Highland White Terrier, clicker training
Re: CUTE WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER DOGS!!!! ONE EVEN SINGS! :P
LOL my brother taking the mic out of "coconut and ferguson" LOL get a life...
Cute West Highland White Terrier Puppy (Westie) "Ubi" - Playing with guest
Ubi - 11 weeks. This is me :) See our website: www.white-terrier.pl Music by Bryan Adams - Here I am
West highland white terrier puppy
A West highland white terrier puppy named Monty at the beach... Westie Westy puppie puppy west highland white terrier omg Puppeh pupy pupeh cute funny beach dog canine mutt mut purebred doggy doggie dogs puppe puyppy puype puypy cheese lol a dooge doggeh
West highland white terrier Dog's
Our two (westie)West highland white terrier's Luke & Leia Cute and funny
Puppy: West Highland White Terrier
I made this video at a Westie breeder's house. The breeder told me explicitly that this dog is NOT a toy. While not as hyper as a Jack Russel it still needs plenty of exercise and will assert dominance if given half a chance. Don't get one unless you're prepared to make a serious commitment in time, effort and... love.
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Two West Highland White Terriers
Two dogs developing aggression and challenging behaviours which are testing their owner, especially as a new puppy is coming into the house.
Grooming a Pet West Highland White Terrier
Full Video Available at: www.Learn2GroomDogs.com The West Highland White Terrier in this video is absolutely beautiful. Even though she's older, she's the perfect demonstration dog. Award-winning pet stylist, Courtney Ramstack shows you how to groom this breed. She has an amazing ability to explain, engage, and demonstrate what she is doing as she grooms this dog in a breed profile pet trim. She uses a longer clipper cut to emulate the look of a hand stripped coat. Courtney has a number of tricks up her sle
West highland white terrier
This is the first part of my portrait of Hamish and Daisy,two cute west highland whites,i will do Hamish next. West Highland White Terriers, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. Originating in Scotland, the breed was used to seek and dig out foxes and badgers.[1] This breed is commonly recognized through its use as a mascot for Black & White (a brand of Scotch whisky), Cesar brand dog food,[2] and various other logos. The breed was originally named the Poltalloch terr
Westie pups & Dogs, litter of 8 west highland terrier puppies
Westie pups family, we miss the pups, snowy had 8 puppies, we only kept one "kisses", they are all so cute, I originally had the song atomic dog but YouTube muted and said it's copyright by WMG, so I replaced with Selena Dreaming of you.
Peek Into The Dogs' Life
I filmed this in early January...thought since I've been filming in the kitchen some of you might be missing the dogs...here is a quick look at a bit of their daily lives... Starring: Bosley the Weimaraner, age 8 Rookie the West Highland White Terrier (Westie), age 14 Mimi the Westie, age 1 1/2 Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com Be my Friend on Facebook! www.facebook.com Ask me anything! formspring.me
West Highland White Terrier puppies!
The cute breed West Highland White terrier, also comes in puppy version ( :D ) And heres my little video of the cute lil angels :) The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a Scottish breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. The modern breed is descended from a number of breeding programes of white terriers in Scotland prior to the 20th century. Edward Donald Malcolm, 16th Laird of Poltalloch, is credited with the creation of the modern breed from his Poltalloch Terrier, but did n
