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About the West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier was developed in Scotland, likely in the region of Poltalloch on the western coast. According to breed lore, Colonel Edward Donald Malcolm of Poltalloch began breeding white terriers after accidentally shooting one of his reddish-brown Cairn Terriers, mistaking it for a fox. He decided to breed only white dogs for visibility during hunts.

Read our complete West Highland White Terrier guide for temperament, care tips, health information, and costs.

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