<P> The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie is a breed of dog from Scotland with a distinctive white harsh coat with a somewhat soft white undercoat . The modern breed is descended from a number of breeding programs of white terriers in Scotland before the 20th century . Edward Donald Malcolm, 16th Laird of Poltalloch, is credited with the creation of the modern breed from his Poltalloch Terrier, but did not want to be known as such . </P> <P> Other related breeds included George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll's Roseneath Terrier and Dr. Americ Edwin Flaxman's Pittenweem Terriers . This breed of small white Scottish terriers was given its modern name for the first time in 1908, with recognition by major kennel clubs occurring around the same time . </P> <P> The breed remains very popular in the UK, with multiple winner at Cruft's, and is in the top third of all breeds in the US since the 1960s . It has been featured in television and film, including in Hamish Macbeth and in advertising by companies such as Cesar dog food and Scottish whisky Black & White . It is a medium - sized terrier, although with longer legs than other Scottish breeds of terrier . It has a white double coat of fur which fills out the dog's face, giving it a rounded appearance . The breed can be good with children, but does not always tolerate rough handling . The Westie is an active and intelligent breed, and is social with a high prey drive, as they were once used to hunt rodents . </P> <P> Several breed - specific and nonspecific health issues appear in the breed, including a condition in young dogs nicknamed "westie jaw" which causes an overgrowth of bone in the jaw of the dog . It can also be prone to skin disorders, with a breed - specific condition called hyperplastic dermatosis occurring . They are very energetic and need plenty of exercise . Cousin to the Cairn Terrier, the Westie was bred to hunt small rodents at places such as farms . </P>

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