Despite his small height – 11 inches – the Westie is very active. A Westie isn’t as stocky as a Scotch Terrier. His color is white, which is why his coat gets dirty easily. The dog should be washed on a regular basis. The coat is bristly, but its qualities can be restored surprisingly quickly after shampooing. In order to make the dog look good, you need to have him professionally trimmed. After that, maintaining his form shouldn’t be difficult. He is a pretty good guard dog—with his shrill bark he always warns about the strangers. The West Highland White Terrier makes a wonderful pet.