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West Highland White Terrier

The Westie is known for its friendly, strong-willed personality and a remarkably bright white double coat that requires regular maintenance to keep looking its best.

Coat: Hard, Double Coat
Every 4-6 weeks
West Highland White Terrier

Grooming Styles

Hand-Stripped Show Style

Traditional look with shaped head and skirt, hand-stripped for proper texture.

Pet Clip

Clippered body with shaped head. Maintains the look without hand stripping.

Puppy Cut

Short all over for easy maintenance while keeping the adorable face.

Modified Westie

Slightly longer body with traditional head and face shaping.

Grooming Tips

  • 1Hand stripping twice yearly preserves the harsh, weather-resistant coat texture.
  • 2Regular bathing with whitening shampoo keeps the coat looking bright and clean.
  • 3Clipping is easier but softens the coat texture over time - consider your priorities.
  • 4Check skin regularly for allergies - Westies are prone to skin issues.
  • 5Brush 2-3 times weekly to remove dead coat and prevent matting.