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West Highland white terrier

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West Highland white terrier
a small (15-22 lb), muscular, very alert dog with short legs and a distinctive, white, medium length, double coat made up of outer, hard hairs and soft fur underneath. The eyes and nose are dark, the ears erect and pointed, and the tail, which is naturally a medium length is carried upright or over the back. The breed is predisposed to atopic dermatitis, craniomandibular osteopathy and globoid cell leukodystrophy. Called also 'Westie'.
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Unfortunately, since your West Highland White Terrier has sensitive skin, he can only be bathed sparsely, although sometimes bathing is needed more often.
How to Bathe Your West Highland White Terrier by John P. Jackson / Pets and Animals community
: JP050309Dog-17; (From left) Whippetts Monty, Pearl and Ashling belonging to Alison Clarke are bright-eyed and raring to get going; A West Highland White Terrier is given some beauty treatment; and a Parson Russell Terrier comes under the judge's eye.
Breeders fear protest threat; CRUFTS: Owners fear campaigners could ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
This includes a 417% increase in the number of chihuahuas and a 248% increase in the number of west highland white terriers.
The Reporter by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
 
 
 
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