• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Westies: These are small short-bodied white breed of dog with small, pointed, and erect ears and originally trained to hunt animals living underground such as rabbits, foxes, badgers and rats.
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  • Westies Temperament: Lively, feisty, inquisitive, loyal and energetic but can require firm handling
  • Westies are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Westies range from 15 - 21 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of Westies range from 10 - 11 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Westies and Nicknames: West Highland White Terrier, Poltalloch Terrier and Roseneath Terrier
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Westies: The coat is normally harsh, wiry and straight and is white in color
• Fact 7 - Life of Westies: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 13 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Westies is the Terrier dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Westies as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Westies suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Westies are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  • - Legge-Perthes disease - A disease of the hip joint that results in abnormal deformity of the ball of the hip joint
• Fact 12 - Westies (West Highland White Terriers) was first Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1908
• Fact 13 - Breeding Westies for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Westies

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