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West Highland White Terrier

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The West Highland White Terrier is a small and energetic dog.  He is friendly and absolutely loves attention.  This breed is not a good apartment dog.  They may bark, and although small, require a good amount of exercise.  The West Highland Terrier can be dog aggressive.

Training

Your West Highland White Terrier can be stubborn, so train early.  If you plan to be around other dogs, be sure to socialize and train your West Highland with others from an early age.

This little dog has a lot of attitude.  Use positive training for positive results.  The West Highland was originally used as a work dog, which has resulted in a dog with stamina.

Exercise

The West Highland White Terrier must be run several times a day.  If he is left alone without exercise he will be unhappy and unhealthy.

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Grooming

This breed is known to be good for people who have mild allergies.  The West Highland White Terrier has a rough outer coat and a soft undercoat.  Brush regularly to keep the oils distributed.  Frequent bathing will irritate this dog's skin.

Health

The Kerry Blue Terrier is healthy and can live a long life.  This breed may be prone to hip dysplasia, PNA and cataracts.  Your Kerry only has a one layer coat, so keep him warm in cold weather.


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