West Highland White Terrier Other names Poltalloch Terrier Roseneath Terrier White Roseneath Terrier Common nicknames Westie (or Westy) Origin Scotland (hide) Traits Weight 6.8 -- 9.1 kg (15 -- 20 lb) Height 25 -- 28 cm (9.8 -- 11.0 in) Coat Double Color White Litter size Three to five Life span 12 to 17 years (hide) Classification / standards FCI Group 3, Section 2 Small Terriers # 085 standard AKC Terrier standard ANKC Group 2 (terriers) standard CKC Group 4 -- terriers standard KC (UK) Terrier standard NZKC Terrier standard UKC Terriers standard Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
average life expectancy for a west highland terrier
12 to 17 years