Dog breed

West Highland White Terrier

Origin: Scotland

Also known as: Poltallock Terrier, Westie

The West Highland White Terrier is a Scottish dog breed with a distinctive white harsh coat and somewhat soft white undercoat. It is a medium-sized terrier but has longer legs than other Scottish terriers. It has a white double coat of fur which fills out its face, giving it a rounded appearance.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Highland_White_Terrier
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q17510

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