The Westie’s distinct white coat has double layers—its straight outer coat is smooth, hard and weather resistant while its inner coat is short and soft. Their shedding is negligible and you will not end up with mess in your carpets and furniture. They are energetic little dogs with instinctive hunting skills. They can bark a lot thus there is a tendency for release of saliva and dander. Its soft undercoat and rough outer coat needs daily brushing to keep it free from lose hairs, dirt and to prevent matting.
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