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Breed Standards for
the West Highland White Terrier |
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General Appearance: |
The
Westie is compact and short coupled |
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Head: |
Muzzle blunt; Medium-sized, almond-shaped eyes; Head appears
round; Small, erect, pointed ears |
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Tail: |
Relatively short, carrot-shaped tail, carried gaily but not
over back |
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Color: |
White |
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Size: |
Weight: 15-21 lb; Height: male: 11”; female: 10” |
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Coat: |
A
harsh double coat |
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Temperament: |
Busy, happy, curious and always in the thick of things |
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