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This Group is all about West highland white terriers , for owners and fans of the breed !



West Highland White Terriers, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coat. They are friendly, good with children the elderly, and the disabled, and thrive on lots of attention and love to play.
Westies, like most terriers, have plenty of spirit for a dog their size. This breed is commonly recognised through its use as a mascot for Black & White (a brand of Scotch whisky), and on the packaging of Cesar brand dog food.



They have bright, deep-set eyes, as dark as possible, with a penetrating gaze. The ears are small, pointed and erect
They typically weigh about 15 to 20 lb and their average height is 11 in. at the withers. Their tails, typically naturally "carrot-shaped", should NEVER be docked and are held upright. The tail should be between 5-6 inches.
They also have deep chests, muscular limbs, a slightly convex skull, a short and a closely fitted jaw with scissors bite (lower canines locked in front of upper canines, upper incisors locked over lower incisors). Their teeth generally appear quite large for the size of the dog. Westies have a very strong bone structure for their size.
They have a soft, dense undercoat and a rough outer coat, about 2 in. long, that requires regular grooming.Some Westies have "wheaten tippings" on their backs, but this is undesirable inshow/breeding specimens.The natural coat is of medium length and somewhat shaggy like that of a Cairn Terrier.
Their paws are slightly webbed and thickly padded

The breed, descended from working terriers, has a lot of energy, tenacity, and aggression towards its prey, which was originally the rabbit and other smaller animals, such as squirrels. This history has endowed the Westie with a bold temperament that leads many to call them "big dogs in a little body." They are always alert and consider themselves guard dogs, although their size prevents them from providing any real intimidation. As with any dog, if seriously irritated or provoked they may respond with a growl, though this is rare. If the tail is down and ears are back, care should be taken in approaching them. They may be eating or chewing a favourite toy. They can be possessive of their belongings, master and food.
They are great companion dogs and get along with other animals, although care should be taken when introducing them to other domestic pets, such as cats. They also are normally compatible with children. Since Westies were originally bred as hunting dogs, they need to have room to run and play. They are not recommended as apartment dogs. If travelling they make great companions, since they can adjust easily to new situations and people and because of their small size. Westies will appreciate two or three walks each day.
They are very energetic but tire and need to take several naps per day. Like all dogs, the Westie responds better to love and gentleness than to cruelty. As with most terriers, harsh training methods are often met only with stubbornness.



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New Birthday Westie's




when it is your westies birthday and you have a photo post it in the Birthday westies thread and we all wish them a Happy Birthday
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Thank you all for joining and making this such an enjoyable group to run




Other Westie groups you might be interested in
www.flickr.com/groups/westii