西高地白㹴
Living with a West Highland White Terrier means sharing your home with a confident, self-reliant, and affectionate companion who requires regular mental and physical engagement. Their bright white, weather-resistant coat demands dedicated grooming, and their heritage as active earth-working dogs means they thrive when provided with an outlet for their vibrant energy. · shown in English
小型 体型7–10 kg公6–8 kg母13–15 岁 寿命
AKC（美国养犬俱乐部） · 㹴犬组FCI（世界犬业联盟） · 㹴犬组UKC（联合养犬俱乐部） · 㹴犬组
日常护理规划
性格
西高地白㹴是聪明独立的思考者，以勇敢机警又充满热情的姿态面对生活。
与西高地白㹴一起生活意味着什么
梳理与被毛
- 梳理需求
- 打理需费心
- 掉毛
- 掉毛极少
- 被毛
- 中长毛
运动与益智
- 每日运动
- 运动需求适中
- 脑力刺激
- 脑力需求适中
- 易训练度
- 独立思考、善于自己解决问题
性格与社交性
- 与人相处
- 热情友好
- 与狗相处
- 对其他狗有所选择
- 与孩子相处
- 与懂事的孩子相处融洽（需看护）
- 吠叫 / 噪音
- 较爱吠叫
- 追逐本能
- 捕猎欲强
- 独处能力
- 分离焦虑风险中等
居家与气候
- 炎热天气
- 耐热一般
- 寒冷天气
- 较耐寒
- 如厕训练
- 定点排便训练难度适中
健康与筛查
一般信息，非兽医建议。易感性 ≠ 诊断。请务必咨询您的兽医。各项声明均在下方注明了出处。
特应性皮炎high 置信度
推荐筛查： 常规皮肤/肿块检查
Skin allergy is the breed's most frequently reported health concern; regular skin and coat checks help owners spot and soothe irritation early.
颅下颌骨病（CMO）high 置信度
推荐筛查： CMO DNA 检测
A developmental jaw-bone condition of young terriers, sometimes called "Westie jaw"; a simple cheek-swab DNA test lets breeders make informed pairings.
髌骨脱位high 置信度
推荐筛查： OFA 髌骨评估
The breed club recommends an orthopedic patella check, since a slipping kneecap is worth catching early in a small, active terrier.
股骨头缺血性坏死（Legg-Calvé-Perthes病）moderate 置信度
推荐筛查： OFA 髋关节评估
A hip condition of small breeds that shows on a hip radiograph; screening breeding dogs supports sounder joints.
干燥性角结膜炎（干眼症）high 置信度
推荐筛查： 眼科专科检查
Reduced tear production (dry eye); routine ophthalmologist exams help keep the eyes comfortable.
球形细胞脑白质营养不良（GCL）moderate 置信度
推荐筛查： GCL DNA 检测
A rare inherited neurological condition linked to the GALC gene; a one-time DNA test identifies carriers so breeders can avoid producing affected puppies.