 Commonly , Westies have bright , deep @-@ set , almond @-@ shaped eyes that are dark in colour . Their ears are pointed and erect . Members of the breed typically weigh between 15 and 20 pounds ( 6 @.@ 8 and 9 @.@ 1 kg ) , and the average height is between 10 – 11 inches ( 25 – 28 cm ) at the withers . The body should be shorter than the height of the dog at the shoulder . 
