West Highland White Terrier
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 11 inches (28 cm) |
Weight: | 9 kg |
Form of ear: | Triangle V-shaped ears |
Form of a tail: | Carrot-type tail |
Life span: | 12-14 years |
Japanese Site: | West Highland White Terrier |
Overview
West Highland White Terrier has been nicknamed the Western tea, Cairn, and Scotty, falls into the same family, descendants of the Scottish Terrier species. These dogs are merely variations of one type once, as is done actively breeding, became divided into many types. Some temporary Cairn Terrier puppy is born, all were excluded if there was a white coat color. The modern white dogs, but also, there was a time were introduced in Western tea. Was approved in the U.S. but not in 1908, became remarkably popular since the 1960s, and today in every kind of terrier, one of the dogs are often the most fans. In addition, bamboo tea has the ability Western hunting small animals, in a kind of terrier are most proud of the skill.
Characteristics
The compact body, it also has a short wide head. Terrier type dogs but short limbs, limbs compared to the Dandy Dinmont, and Scottish, but it is not so much short of Western tea. Pointed ears are small and powerful upright. Medium-sized eyes are dark and sharp flashes of light, showing active interest in things around. The tail is erect, not dock. The rough double coat, the length is about 5cm. Court to face a lot of weight and head, short neck and shoulders. The nose is black.
Temperament
Scottish Terrier originated in all rich in the most bright and optimistic sociability. Relax knowing that in any environment. Other pets and can not be good friends, great family dog. Outdoors without a guard, is also keen powers of observation so often bark, as the best guard dogs.
Color
Pure
How to Care & How to Train
2 to 3 times a week grooming, trimming is done carefully at regular intervals. The Short Dog, the plucking and stripping shall be sure to type in about pets may be clipped and trimmed with scissors if the owner wants. Trimming back of the tail coat is a must in terms of health. Bath at least once a month to.
Exercise
Long as possible, we walk or put the lead in the running to play fetch with a safe place. If you let go of the lead is monitored, the garden has taken measures necessary to prevent escape. It should be noted further, and lead and pull our head of state will be disappointed the dog will keep barking consequences forever.
Disease to be careful
Cataract, Regguperutesu, kidney disease, heart disease, chronic hepatitis, Legg Perthes Disease Pasesu, cranial mandibular syndrome, dermatitis, cataracts, patellar luxation
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Hearing impairment
Inspection want to
Knee examination