West Highland White Terrier
A small, confident family terrier with a white coat that needs care and a fairly loud bark.
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
- Weight
- 6–9 kg
- Height
- 25–28 cm
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Pros
- Compact and suits apartments
- Friendly with children
- Lively and cheerful
Keep in mind
- Coat needs regular hand-stripping
- Vocal and may chase small animals
Living together
- Budget time and money for grooming
- Teach calm and recall from day one
Traits
Life at home
Apartment-friendly
Noise level
Tolerates being alone
Size
Character
Good with children
Good with other pets
Calm temperament
Trainability
Beginner-friendly
Activity, care and costs
Exercise needs
Grooming needs
Shedding
Cost of ownership
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