Photo: Christopher Walker · CC BY 2.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
West Highland White Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Scotland
- Height
- 28 cm
About the West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier is a Scottish dog breed recognized by its white double coat. The outer coat is harsh, while the undercoat is somewhat soft, and the white fur fills out the face to create a rounded appearance. It is a medium-sized terrier with longer legs than other Scottish terriers. The breed’s origin is Scotland, and its listed height is 28. The West Highland White Terrier is identified as a dog, making it relevant to people comparing terrier breeds or learning about a companion with a distinctive white coat. Its appearance is shaped by the combination of a harsh outer layer, soft undercoat and facial furnishings. The official reference supplied for this entry is the Wikipedia page for the West Highland White Terrier.
What stands out
- Distinctive white double coat
- Harsh outer coat with softer undercoat
- Medium-sized terrier
- Longer legs than other Scottish terriers
- White fur creates a rounded face
Worth knowing
- Coat requires managing two distinct textures
- White coat is the defining colour
Who it suits
This breed suits people seeking a Scottish, medium-sized terrier with a distinctive white double coat. Its rounded facial appearance and longer legs are notable identifying traits.
In short
The West Highland White Terrier is defined by its Scottish origin, white double coat and rounded facial furnishings. Its medium size and longer legs distinguish it within the listed Scottish terrier context.
More dog breeds from Scotland
Golden Retriever Scotland Height 51 cm Photo: Janneke Vreugdenhil · Public domain 
Gordon Setter Scotland Height 62 cmWeight 25.5 kg Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Paisley Terrier Scotland Photo: William D. Drury · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- West Highland White Terrier — Christopher Walker · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Bearded Collie — marbla123 · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Cairn Terrier — Ronald Müller-Hagen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Golden Retriever — Janneke Vreugdenhil · Public domain · file page
- Gordon Setter — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Paisley Terrier — William D. Drury · Public domain · file page
- Scottish Deerhound — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Scottish Terrier — Mider · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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