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West Highland White Terrier
8.3
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👉 Confident and apartment-friendly terrier - but stubborn enough to frustrate first-time owners and skin conditions are a common and expensive breed issue.

Confident spirited and surprisingly bold for their size.

Year 1 Cost Estimate
$3,400 to $6,400
Includes purchase, first-year vet care, vaccines, spay/neuter, and supplies. Rescue path costs significantly less — take the quiz to see both paths.
Pros
Apartment friendly Low shedding with regular grooming Confident and entertaining
Cons
Stubborn - difficult to train Strong prey drive Requires professional grooming
Health Issues
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease Skin conditions - Westie lung Inflammatory bowel disease Patellar luxation

Full health screening checklist included in the paid report.

✓ No common insurance restrictions
🐶 Rescue: Sometimes found in rescue
Recommended Starter Kit
MidWest iCrate 24" Dog Crate →Rabbitgoo No-Pull Dog Harness →Purina Pro Plan Small Breed →KONG Classic Dog Toy →Nina Ottosson Puzzle Feeder →Bully Sticks Bulk Pack →Furhaven Orthopedic Dog Bed →Hertzko Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush →Zesty Paws 8-in-1 Multivitamin Chews →

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Rescue vs Breeder cost split, 3-year projection, training timeline, and breeder checklist are in the full report.

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