The West Highland White Terrier, also know as "Westies" are a breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. The West Highland Terrier comes from Scotland and sports a soft, thick undercoat with a rough outer coat. This dog breed has a lot of spirit and loves people, though will not back down when challenged. Grooming is a must to keep up the white coats appearance through regular bathing and trimming. The Welsh Highland White Terrier is a direct descendant of the Cairn Terrier and Scottish Terrier dog breeds. Despite their small stature, the Westie makes a good guard dog and an even better companion.