West Highland white terrier

noun

: any of a breed of small white long-coated terriers developed in Scotland

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Vet Street lists them as the third most playful dog breed, only after English springer spaniels and West Highland white terriers. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 His father is a veterinarian in Georgia and knew about a litter of West Highland white terrier puppies. Maggie Duffy, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024

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circa 1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of West Highland white terrier was circa 1904

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West Highland white terrier

noun
: any of a breed of small white long-haired terriers developed in Scotland

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