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Westie
A West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier or Westie is originally a Scottish dog.

The Westie was first used for hunting foxes and otters. The breed is well known for high stamina, courage and agility. Westies have a double white coat which protects them from attacks and cold weather. They have dark black eyes.

They are small dogs and are lively, playful and alert. They are loyal to their owner, but can be stubborn at times. They are known to kill small animals, such as moles, squirrels, chipmunks and birds. They like to be outdoors.


Images for kids

  • Westie Chloe

    esties have dense, thick undercoat and a rough outer coat

  • West Highland White Terrier-2

    A Westie

  • Two white terrier puppies stand next to each other: They appear less furry than the adults of their breed, and the pinkness inside the ears is evident.

    Two Westie puppies

  • A black and white photo of three terriers

    Three Pittenweem Terriers, photographed in 1899

  • A black and white photograph of a small white terrier, looking very similar to the modern breed

    A West Highland White Terrier, photographed in 1915

  • A white terrier photographed from the side, it has longer hair than normal which reaches down nearly as far as it's feet, the hair on its head is puffed up.

    A Westie in a modern show-cut

  • West Highland White Terrier

    West Highland White Terrier in the garden

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