West Highland White Terrier Benefits: Small and compact, easy to carry. The West Highland White Terrier is very energetic and when the parents are tired, there is a West Highland White Terrier to be a fun companion for the children, playing with them or kicking a ball around. Disadvantages:There are three diseases that can occur. The first is C.M.O. This is a disease of the bones of the mouth. This disease usually occurs when the puppy is at least two months old and begins to change from milk teeth to permanent teeth. During this time the puppy will often feel pain when touched in the mouth or when biting at food. If this is found, bring it to the vet for prompt medical attention. The second type is hip disease of the hind legs. This is a common disease in small breeds and usually causes tingling and pain in the hind limbs near the hip joint. It develops between five and eight months of puppyhood, so it is important for breeders to keep an eye on their puppies during this time. The third type of disease is visual. This is usually detected within the first few days of opening the puppy’s eyes and is a disease inherited from the parents.
