West Highland White Terriers, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and distinctive white coat. This breed is commonly recognised through its use as a mascot for Black & White (a brand of Scotch whisky), and on the packaging of Cesar brand dog food.Appearance
They have bright, deep-set eyes, as dark as possible, with a piercing look. The ears are small, pointed and erect.
They typically weigh about 15 to 20 lb (7.5–10 kg) and their average height is 11 in. (28 cm) at the withers. Their tails, typically naturally "carrot-shaped", should never be docked and are held upright. The tail should be between 5-6 inches.
They also have deep chests, muscular limbs, a slightly convex skull, a short and a closely fitted jaw with scissors bite (lower canines locked in front of upper canines, upper incisors locked over lower incisors). Their teeth generally appear quite large for the size of the dog. Westies have a very strong bone structure for their size. They have a soft, dense undercoat and a rough outer coat, about 2 in. long, that requires regular grooming. Some Westies have "wheaten tippings" on their backs, but this is undesirable in show/breeding specimens. Their paws are slightly webbed and thickly padded.
