iDog Breed Number: CB255
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000254
Original: United Kingdom (Scotland)
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; true terriers, Westies are quick, curious, and lively
Good With Children: Yes
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Responds Well
Height: 27.9 cm (male). 25.4 cm, female
Weight: 6.8-9.1 kg
Life Expectancy: 13-15 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: West Highland White Terrier
from AKC
Other Name: Poltalloch Terrier;Roseneath Terrier;White Roseneath Terrier
Common Name: Westie (or Westy)
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atopy | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Cataract | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Craniomandibular osteopathy | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Deafness | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Epidermal dysplasia | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Glaucoma | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Globoid cell leukodystrophy | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Immunoglobulin A deficiency | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Legg-Perthes disease | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Persistent pupillary membrane | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Pulmonic stenosis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Pyruvate kinase deficiency of erythrocyte | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Seborrhea | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Chronic hepatitis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Ichthyosis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Diabetes mellitus | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Shaker dog syndrome | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism) | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Hypothyroidism | OMIA: | ||
| Lens luxation | OMIA: | ||
| von Willebrand's disease | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)