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	Westie - Canadian West Highland White Terrier Standard
		By selection and inter-breeding, the white colour was purposely bred so that the dog could be easily distinguished from his foe during the hunt, while his double coat gave necessary protection against the teeth of his foe and the climate.
		The West Highlander is not an argumentative terrier but is a plucky individual who will not back down and who will stand against a larger animal in matters of moral rights; yet he is fun-loving and a devoted companion.
		The West Highland White Terrier is that of a small, game, well-balanced, hardy-looking Terrier exhibiting good showmanship, possessed of no small amount of self-esteem, strongly built, deep in chest and back ribs, straight back and powerful hindquarters on muscular legs, and exhibiting in marked degree a great combination of strength and activity.
	www.canadawestieclub.ca /westies/std.html (1083 words)

	West Highland White Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		West Highland White Terriers, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coat.
		White offspring from other British Terriers such as the Bedlington Terrier and Dandie Dinmont Terrier were occasionally introduced to the bloodline for desired characteristics, but this practice generally stopped in the 1850s.
		Originally the breed was known as Poltalloch Terriers (after the name of Malcolm's home), although they were also known as Roseneath Terriers (after the name of Argyll's home), White Roseneath Terriers, and at the end of the 19th century, briefly as a white variety of the Scottish Terrier.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Highland_White_Terrier (1003 words)

	The West Highland White Terrier
		These hardy little dogs are native to Argyleshire and the west coast of Scotland, sections of the country that are the natural home of the fox, the wildcat, the badger, and the otter.
		On the contrary, the White Highland Terrier was of established type and ancestry years before the present Scottish Terrier had emerged from his heterogeneous ancestry.
		In the selection of White Highland Terrier puppies at the age of four months the same points should be looked for as in Scottish Terriers, with the variation in color.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles04/dogs94.shtml (1083 words)

	The Ultimate West Highland White Terrier Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		West Highland White Terriers are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coat; their devotees often call them simply Westies.
		This breed, descended from working terriers, has a lot of energy, tenacity, and aggression towards its prey, which was originally the fox and other, smaller animals such as squirrels.
		Originally the breed was known as Poltalloch Terriers, although they were also known as Roseneath Terriers, White Roseneath Terriers, and at the end of the 19th century, briefly as a white variety of the Scottish Terrier.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/West_Highland_White_Terrier (394 words)

	Dog and Kennel Magazine West Highland White Terrier Breed Profile
		That Reggie and other West Highland white terriers are often in the mood for a down-and-dirty adventure is not surprising given the history of the breed.
		A white strain of terrier named Roseneath, named for the seat of the Duke of Argyll in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, was bred in a similar fashion by a man named George Clarke, who was a head keeper at numerous Scottish estates.
		Thankfully the West Highland white terrier no longer has to enter into mortal battle with a badger to earn its place in American homes, but that doesn't mean the Westie has lost the instincts honed on the rough terrain of Scotland's West Highlands.
	www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/westie.shtml (1915 words)

	West Highland White Terrier, Westie Information
		This sturdy, hardy, compact little terrier has a two inch all white coat that is uncurled with a soft, dense undercoat.
		West Highland White Terriers are described in the standard as being "possessed of no small amount of self-esteem with a varminty appearance." This game and hardy little Terrier is easy to train.
		West Highland White Terriers are suitable for people in towns and cities as well as in the country.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /westhighland.htm (581 words)

	White West Highland Terrier
		West Highland White Breeders - There are many west highland white breeders, but you have to choose the kennel carefully yo buy the best suited puppy.
		West Highland White Terrier Photos - West highland white terrier photos of the puppies should not be trusted much when you obtain a puppy.
		West Highland White Terrier Puppies For Sale - West highland white terrier puppies for sale are better to obtain from reputable breeders who work with such dogs for a long time.
	www.west-highland-white-terrier-dogs.com /west-highland-white-terriers-site-map.htm (821 words)

	West Highland White Terrier Dog Breed Information
		West Highland White Terriers are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coat; their devotees often call them simply Westies.
		This breed, descended from working terriers, has a lot of energy, tenacity, and aggression towards its prey, which was originally the fox and other, smaller animals such as squirrels.
		White offspring from other British Terriers such as the Bedlington Terrier were occasionally introduced to the bloodline for desired characteristics, but this practice generally stopped in the 1850s.
	www.usapetstoday.com /WEST_HIGHLAND_WHITE_TERRIER.htm (709 words)

	AllRefer.com - West Highland white terrier, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia
		West Highland white terrier, breed of sturdy, compact terrier developed in Scotland in the early 19th cent.
		Its white, water-resistant double coat consists of a short, dense, soft underlayer and a hard, curl-free topcoat about 2 in.
		The West Highland white, descending from the same ancestral stock as the cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and Scottish terrier, was used to hunt small game both on land and in the water.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/W/WestHigh.html (210 words)

	West Highland White Terrier Pictures, Photos, Information and Free eCards
		The West Highland White does like to bark and dig, and has been known to wander away from his home hot on the heels of a chase or a particular scent.
		The West Highland White Terrier was originally bred for the usual terrier purposes of hunting fox, badger, otter, rats and mice.
		He was heartbroken, and from that day on he decreed that only white terriers would be bred in his kennel for the purposes of hunting.
	www.dogbreedz.com /breeds/west_highland_white.cfm (1625 words)

	West Highland White Terriers: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		West Highland White Terriers can be bossy with other dogs of the same sex, but otherwise coexist with other dogs and cats more readily than most terriers.
		West Highland White Terriers are less scrappy toward strange dogs than many other terrier breeds, but they are still a determined force to reckon with if they decide to initiate or accept a challenge to fight.
		Many terriers are quick to react to teasing, and even to the normal clumsiness that comes with small children (accidental squeezing of their ears or pulling of whiskers or stepping on their paw).
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/westhighlandwhiteterriers.html (1185 words)

	West Highland White Terrier Grooming
		West Highland Terrier grooming, whether performed at home or by a groomer, should be performed with the dog's safety and comfort as the first considerations.
		Because of their white coats, staining is another problem peculiar to West Highland Terrier grooming.
		If the hair is white at the base, licking might be the problem, and is often triggered by cuts and abrasions, or objects lodged in the hair around the paw.
	www.madaboutwesties.com /west_highland_white_terrier_grooming.html (582 words)

	Doggies.com - West Highland White Terrier dog breed west highland white terriers breed clubs rescue groups breednames ...
		Description: The West Highland White Terrier is an elegant-looking dog breed with a compact, sturdy body, small enough and with short enough legs to go where its quarry would take it.
		Coat: West Highland White Terriers have a double coat that is wiry on the outside and soft on the inside.
		AKC Group: The West Highland White Terrier is in the Terrier group.
	www.doggies.com /West_Highland_White_Terrier (376 words)

	Choosing a West Highland White Terrier - PetPlace.com
		The West Highland white terrier, also referred to as the “Westie,” is a popular dog, especially with families and children.
		The West Highland white terrier was first shown in the United States in 1906 under the name of Roseneath terriers.
		In addition, the West Highland white terrier is prone to allergic skin disease, liver disease, white shaker disease and deafness.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-west-highland-white-terrier/page1.aspx (870 words)

	West Highland White Terrier History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		They were working dogs, in the case of the terriers, their job was to keep vermin under control in the villages, mills, coal mines, farms and homes of their owners.
		To test a terrier's "gameness", a young terrier would be dropped into a barrel with a badger, and if it killed the badger, the terrier would be bred.
		The story of the development of the West Highland White Terrier, is said to be from the estate of Colonel E.D. Malcolm, of Poltallock, Argyllshire, Scotland.
	www.barkbytes.com /history/whwter.htm (501 words)

	West Highland White Terrier
		Although there are many types of terriers, the one you are no doubt interested in is the highland terrier.
		Photos above show the 4 main terriers from Scotland, the Scottish terrier is usually called a Scotty, while the West Highland White terrier is called a Westie.
		West Highland White Terriers are white, no other colour, there is only one breed of Westie, they do not come in miniature sizes, if you see a tiny dog looking like a Westie, its a cross breed not a pedigree dog at all.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /westhighlandwhite/welcome/westhighlandwhiteterrier.html (174 words)

	West Highland White Terrier Puppies, Breeders, West Highland White Terriers
		West Highland White Terriers make great companions for children of all ages.
		At home in the country or the city the West Highland White Terrier will do well as an apartment dweller if they are walked several times a day though they will always enjoy having the freedom to play in a yard.
		West Highland White Terriers were originally bred to hunt vermin.
	www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/westie.htm (731 words)

	West Highland White Terrier, Westies - Canada's Guide to Dogs
		The West Highland White Terrier was given his official name and breed status by the Kennel Club (England) in 1907.
		If you are considering the adoption of a West Highland White Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder.
		The West Highland White Terrier should be brushed weekly in order to help remove dead hairs and trimmed every six to eight weeks.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /highland.htm (861 words)

	West Highland White Terrier
		West Highland White Terriers belong to the terrier group and are today used as companions, in obedience trials and in the show-ring.
		West Highland White Terriers were bred to hunt otters, foxes and vermin.
		From the rough-coated terrier stock in Scotland, white whelps were selected to form this breed.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/West_Highland_White_Terrier.htm (679 words)

	West Highland White Terrier at Doxette - The Right Dog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		West Highland White Terrier Dog Westie Miniature Plaque This West Highland White Terrier miniature plaque would be just adorable displayed on a small easel.
		West Highland White Terrier Dog Miniature Plaque This West Hightland White (Westie) Terrier dogs standing in a field with one waving his little paw miniature plaque would be just adorable displayed on a small easel.
		West Highland White Terrier Dog Postcard Remembrance Westie dog postcard reads 'There's Gladness In Remembrance' on the top and 'May Fortune follow you all your days, Good Luck and Health be yours always!' on the bottom.
	www.tias.com /6298/InventoryPage/1208956/1.html?pageNo=1;catId=West_Highland_White_Terrierp (1351 words)

	Petnet - Information on responsible pet ownership in Australia
		The West Highland White Terrier originally hunted fox and otter in his native Scotland, where his tremendous stamina, courage and agility stood him in good stead for dealing with the rugged Scottish terrain.
		The West Highland White Terrier is the perfect dog for the man who likes Terriers but feels that some are perhaps a little volatile.
		All Terrier, with a large amount of self-esteem and Scottish spunk, determination and devotion crammed into a small body, the West Highland White is a fun dog to own.
	www.petnet.com.au /dogs/D180.html (235 words)

	West Highland White Terrier Puppies, West Highland White Terriers
		West Highland White Terrier Puppies, West Highland White Terriers
		The West Highland White Terrier was developed in the high mountains of west Scotland and claims ancestry to the Scotch Terrier.
		The West Highland White Terrier were originally bred to hunt vermin.
	2000dogs.com /westhighlandwhiteterrier.htm (587 words)

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		The West Highland White Terrier may have been developed from a few naturally occurring white Cairn Terrier puppies in mid-19th century Scotland.
		Though bred originally for controlling the population of rats, fox, otter and other vermin, this charming terrier is now mostly a companion dog.
		A sturdy, hardy, compact little white terrier with small, erect, sharply-pointed ears and a fl button nose.
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	West Highland White Terrier
		The short-legged terriers of Scotland are now recognized as the Scottish, Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White Terriers.
		Malcolm is said to have decided on the spot to breed only for white dogs that could be readily identified in the field.
		The breed was listed officially as the West Highland White Terrier in 1907 at the Crufts dog show in England.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/West_Highland_White_Terrier.htm (483 words)

	West Highland White Terrier Information
		The West Highland is all terrier - a large amount of Scotch spunk, determination, and devotion crammed into a small body.
		The West Highland White Terrier, according to notable authors originated at Poltalloch, Scotland, where they had been bred and maintained for more than 100 years prior to their appearance at dog shows.
		It is probable that the West Highland White Terrier and all the terriers of Scotland came from the same stock; the Scotties, Cairns, Dandie Dinmonts, and West Highland Whites are branches from the same tree and its roots.
	www.doggonegoodstuff.com /westhighlaninfo.html (702 words)

	West Highland White Terrier
		Characteristics: A foxy - faced head and a compact body, the West Highland White Terrier is pure white.
		The coat, the breed's hallmark, is rarely seen to perfection; a double coat, properly blending the two-inch outer coat of straight hard hair with the plenteous, soft undercoat.
		These once-called Poltalloch terriers ("white cairns") were then crossed with Sealyhams in order to generate a longer bodied, white terrier.
	www.hickoryhillfarm1.com /westie_info.htm (228 words)

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