West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier dog, commonly known as Westies, are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coat. These dogs are friendly, good with older children, and thrive on lots of attention. Westies, like most terriers, have plenty of attitude (some might say "spirit") for a dog their size. The West Highland White Terrier is commonly recognized through its use as a mascot for Black & White (a brand of Scotch whisky), and Cesar brand dog food.

The West Highland White Terrier has bright, deep-set eyes, as dark as possible, with a penetrating gaze. The ears of this dog are small, pointed and erect, giving the animal an alert ready-for-anything look.

West Highland White Terriers typically weigh about 15 to 20 lb (7.5–10 kg) and their average height is 11 in. (28 cm) at the withers. Their tails, typically naturally "carrot-shaped", should never be docked and are held upright. The tail should be between 5-6 inches.