the west highland white terrier is a very popular small dog which is in the top 10 of most popular dog in britian.
Originally it is said that the west highland terrier commonly known as the westie was a throw back from the cairn terrier which originally came from the highlands of scotland.
even though this is a little dog do not think that they are easy to keep.
They are a highly energetic and allways on the go in their younger years. they also tend to be very vocal ( barking ) in showing their moods excitment, aggression etc.
The westie life expectancy is an average of 12 years, the main health problems with the breed... are hip displacia, knee joint problems and the most comman one of all is skin problems, which can vary in serverity from being alergic to flea bits which causes a rash and irritation to a very severe skin complaint which they call elephant skin. the dog loses their hair the skin is very swalllen, and the skin is black with a flaking of the black skin. there is no known cure, and is eased with steroids and various shampoos which is obtained from the vet.
temprement.. they are very energetic and can be snappy.
but on the whole do make good family pets.