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West Highland White Terrier
Friendly, confident, spirited, smart
Popularity
737
Upbeat white terrier; confident watchdog and playful companion.
Lifespan
12–16 years
Coat
hard white double coat with a short soft undercoat
Colors
white
Male height
10–11 in
Female height
9–10 in
Male weight
15–20 lb
Female weight
13–18 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
