iDog Breed Number: CB255
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 | ||
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Chronic hepatitis | have an increased incidence | ||
| Craniomandibular osteopathy | Most Important | ||
| Deafness | have an increased incidence | ||
| Epidermal dysplasia | have an increased incidence | ||
| Glaucoma | ADAMTS10 NEB ADAMTS17 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Globoid cell leukodystrophy | GALC | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism) | may be inherited | ||
| Hypothyroidism | TPO | OMIA: | |
| ichthyosis | have an increased incidence | ||
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | FAM83H | Most Important | OMIA: |
| Legg-Perthes disease | have an increased incidence | ||
| Lens luxation | ADAMTS17 | OMIA: | |
| Mellitus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Persistent pupillary membrane | have an increased incidence | ||
| Pulmonic stenosis | have an increased incidence | ||
| Pyruvate kinase deficiency | PKLR | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | ||
| Seborrhea | Most Important | ||
| Immunoglobulin A deficiency | may be inherited | ||
| Shaker dog syndrome | have an increased incidence | ||
| von Willebrand's disease | VWF | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)