West Highland White Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

West Highland White Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI assigns it to Group 3 (Terriers), Section 2 for small-sized terriers, and it is shown without working trial; its stated use is as a terrier.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ideal height is 11 inches for dogs and 10 inches for bitches under AKC (FCI about 28 cm), with a little leeway allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a white, hard, weather-resistant double coat of straight hard hair over a short soft undercoat, with the jacket about 1½–2 inches long and a wheaten tip preferred over a soft white coat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The only accepted colour is white.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is alert, confident, courageous, self-reliant and friendly, with a noticeable sense of self-worth; FCI adds small, active, game and gay.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Faults include barrel ribs, ribs above the elbows or no body overhang, out-at-elbow or light bone, weak or cow hocks, poor reach or drive, stiff movement, and either excess timidity or pugnacity.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or overly shy dogs, and any dog showing a clear physical or behavioural abnormality.