West HighlandThe White Terrier (details) originated in the 19th century and is a pure white terrier from the West Highlands of Scotland . A bit like a fox in appearance, with a longer nose. It is said that all Scottish Terriers They were all inherited from a common ancestor and then distributed across the UK. The West Highlands were originally used to hunt otters, foxes and mice.

In the 19th century, in the Dumbartonshire Territory of the famous breeder, Duke of Argyle, Colonel Malcolm worked in the village of Puerto Rock for more than 60 years. breeds mated and fixed the look we know today. So the West Highlands used to be called the Puerto Rock Terrier.

West Highland White Terrier faithful and cheerful And accustomed to apartment living, it is a delightful companion for every member of the family, making a great companion dog.

West Highland terrier is small and exquisite, used to living in an apartment, with hard and smooth fur, erect cheek hair, cute appearance, and is often a supporting role in movies. Strong in physique, gentle in character, lively, active, stamina, can run with people or cars for a long time and long distance, active in character, strong in self-confidence, very emotional, loyal and cheerful to the owner. The West Highlander is a delightful companion and a suitable family dog for every member of the family. When feeding, it must ensure a certain amount of exercise, and often carry out outdoor activities. Because the dog's coat is white and beautiful, it must be groomed every day. Do not bathe too often to prevent the loss of hair grease and affect the glossy coat.

West Highland White Terrier is very friendly to humans, especially children. They have a fairly high learning ability, have a strong ability to obey, and like to solve problems with wisdom, rather than simply implementing what people ask of us.

The West Highland White Terrier is very friendly with other animals. But if you get along with cats, the owner should pay more attention. Because of their curious nature, they are not so friendly to cats from a human perspective. If you have cats in your house and a new little west high, you need to arrange their respective territories. If you already have a West High and are planning to bring in an extra kitten, you need to pay more attention to them and give them time to get used to it.

Inherited diseases: cataracts, hip dysplasia.

Common diseases: primary adrenal insufficiency, chronic hepatitis, white dog shake, deafness, keratitis, conjunctivitis, immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, white dog shake.

Small but active West Highland also requires a lot of exercise. Allow him to drink more water after exercising and grab some petsSnacks as a reward. The West Highland Terrier is relatively difficult to train, so it takes more time and patience to educate it.

Many people raise it because of its thick and beautiful hair in the West Highlands, so be sure to comb it carefully. When taking a bath, be careful not to use the shower gel you usually use. Use dogs specific. Don't stop cleaning it just because it hurts to pluck its ears. It is necessary to brush its teeth from time to time and expel internal and external parasites. Only by doing these little things well can the dog grow up healthily.

[body size]

ideal The size is about 11 inches at the shoulder for males and 10 inches for females. Slight deviations are acceptable. The West Highland White Terrier is a compact dog with a well-balanced body and plenty of bone. The body from the withers to the base of the tail is slightly shorter relative to the height at the withers. The binding is brief and well-boned. Defect: Too high or not high enough. Thin bones.

[head]

Shows a rounded appearance when viewed from the front. In harmony with body proportions. Expression: Sharp, curious, active.

Eyes: Well set apart, medium in size, almond shaped, dark brown, deep set, alert and intelligent. It looks sharp from under the thick eyebrows. Eye circles are slightly black. Defects: Small, prominent or light-colored eyes.

Ears are small, erected tightly and widely spaced from each other, at the edges on either side of the top of the head. The tips of the ears are very pointed, never allow them to be clipped. The hair on the ears needs to be trimmed to make it softer and smoother, and the ends of the ears are left with a pendant. Dark skin is ideal. Defects: Ears are round, wide, and long at the tips, set close enough to not stand tightly, or set too low on the sides of the head.

Skull: Broad, slightly longer than muzzle. The top of the head is not flat, but slightly arched between the ears. Taper towards the eyes. The stop is very well defined and the eyebrows are thick. Defects: Too long or narrow skull.

The muzzle is blunt, slightly shorter than the skull, powerful and tapering slightly towards the nose, which is large and black. The jaws are flat and powerful. Lips are black. Disadvantage: The muzzle is longer than the skull. The nose is in a color other than black.

Bite: The teeth are large for the size of the dog. There must be 6 incisors between the canine teeth of the upper and lower jaws. Occasionally missing premolars are acceptable. Either a scissors bite or a pincer bite is acceptable. Defects: Missing or uneven teeth. Missing front teeth or missing multiple premolars. Upper jaw overbite or lower jaw overbite.

[Neck, Topline, and Body]

Neck: Muscular and well positioned at the shoulders, slightly sloping. The length of the neck is in proportion to the rest of the dog. Defects: The neck is too long or too short.

Topline: The topline is flat and level when standing and walking. Defects: Towering, any departure from what was previously described.

Body: Compact and strong. Ribs deep, upper ribs well supported. Depth at least to the elbows, showing a flat appearance. The rear ribs are also fairly deep, with the last rib being very short to the hind legs, allowing the body to move freely. The chest is very deep, extending to the elbows, and its width is in proper proportion to the dog's entire body. The loin is short, broad and strong. Defects: Weak, too long or too short. Barrel chest, ribs not reaching the elbows.

Tail: Relatively short, well-boned, carrot-shaped. When the dog is standing, the tail is erect, but should not be above the level of the top of the head. The tail is covered with hard hair and is not feathered. Hold it as straight as possible, cheerfully, but not curled behind your back. The base of the tail is set high so the spine does not slope down. Tail docking is not allowed. Defects: The base of the tail is set too low, the tail is too long and thin, the tail is half-raised or curled behind the back.

[Forequarter]

Scapulae: Well positioned and well integrated into the spine. Forearm connected to shoulder blade, of medium length and well angled. Disadvantage: Steep or overburdened shoulder blades. The forearm is too short or too straight.

Legs: The forelegs are muscular and well-boned. Relatively short, but long enough to keep the dog from getting too close to the ground. The legs are straight and covered with thick, short, hard hair. They are located under the shoulder blades and clearly support the dog's body. The distance from the elbow to the withers is approximately equal to the distance from the elbow to the ground. Defects: Elbows out. Insufficient bone mass and unreasonable front.

Paws: Front feet larger than hind feet, round, well-proportioned, strong, with thick pads; perhaps slightly outward, slightly splayed. Dewclaws can be removed. Black pads and toenails are ideal, although older dogs may discolour the toenails.

[hindquarters]

Thighs are well muscled, well angled, not very wide apart, hocks are well-boned and short, viewed from behind, parallel to each other.

Legs: The rear legs are well muscled, relatively short and strong. Defects: Weak, long hocks, lack of necessary angles. Cow Limb.

Paws: The hind paws are smaller than the front paws, with thick pads. Dewclaws can be removed.

[coat]

Very important, and a perfect coat is rarely seen. First, there must be two coats. The hair on the head makes up the rounded appearance of the head. The outer coat consists of straight, stiff white hair, about 2 inches long, with shorter hair on the neck and shoulders, trimmed so that the short-haired areas blend perfectly with the long-haired belly and legs. The ideal coat is hard, straight, white, and hard, straight, wheat-colored coats are preferred to white fluffy or soft coats. The coat may be a little soft and long, but it must not give a fluffy feel. Defects: Soft coat, silky or curly hair. Single coat or hair too short.

[color]

Like its name, it should be white. Defects: Any other color than white, too heavy wheat color.

[GAIT]

Free, straight, and calm. Very distinctive gait, unpretentious, but powerful, reach and drive well. The forelegs are free to extend, and the shoulders are not obstructed. Viewed from the front, the legs are not parallel to each other, but slightly closer to the center. The movement of the hind legs is free, strong and reasonably close. The hocks retract freely and stay close to the body, so that the body is pushed forward as the feet move. The best evaluation can be made from the side view, the topline must remain level. Defects: Insufficient extension of the forequarters and insufficient push of the hindquarters, rigid and pretentious movements.