Learn about the West Highland Terrier
Small, white, and absolutely certain
The Westie was bred from the white puppies born among Scotland's old Highland terriers. In our family tree, its ancestors include the Cairn, the Scottish and the Skye Terrier. It is still a popular breed, and it helped make the Sealyham and Lucas Terriers. Tap a circle inside to keep digging.
Likely life span
Learn more about the dogs that went into making the West Highland Terrier
c. 1200 BCEarly Badger hunting dogs
MedievalEarth Dog
1500sSkye Terrier
1700sScottish Terrier
late 1800sCairn Terrier
1860West Highland Terrier