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West Highland White Terrier
Facts & Advice
Thinking of adding an Intelligent, cheerful and Inquisitive playmate to your family?
The West Highland White Terrier is a fun-loving, cheerful, active, independent and amazing family pet. They are also very adaptable to different living situations so even if you are in a city apartment the Westie is the companion for you.
Westie Stats
Size: Coat: Exercise: Life Span: Breed Group: Temperament:
Small Double Coat, Groom Weekly 60-90 Minutes per day 10+ years Terrier Friendly, Alert and Confident
West Highland White Terrier Temperament
- The West Highland White Terrier is often referred to as a Westie
- Westies are extremely sociable and friendly
- Westies love affection and attention
- Westies are independent dogs, and don't mind being alone as long as they have enough toys to play with
- The West Highland White Terrier was bred in the Scottish Highlands to burrow for rats, and rodents and has a strong hunting instinct.
West Highland White Terrier Exercise
Westies have a very unique personality, they can run a marathon outside but then be cool calm and collected when indoors.
- Westies are quite strong willed so it is important to start training them as a pup
- Westies are very quick learners and they love to train
- Westies respond best to positive training methods
- Westies get bored quickly, keep training short and sweet to retain their attention
- Being a small size dog they don't require as much exercise as larger breeds
- A daily walk of 60-90 minutes will keep your Westie happy
FAQs
Question #1
How do I groom my West Highland Terrier
Westies are relatively low-maintenance dogs however they do require regular grooming to keep them looking their best.
- Westies should be brushed once a week to remove any mattings and tangles, clipping needs to be done at least 4 times a year.
- Westies are considered a low shedding Breed, They are more suitable for those with allergies
Question #2
What is the best food for my Westie?
Westies have a particularly sensitive stomach and can be prone to food allergies. It is important to get the right balance for their nutrition. Talk to your breeder for the best advice.
- Westies do best on a hypoallergenic diet, grain-free and contains natural meat proteins.
- It is recommended to feed Westies smaller meals more often
More Questions
Do you have any other questions?
Wescotthope live and breath Westies, If you have any questions about West Highland White Terriers please contact us. We are happy to talk all things Westies.
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Unfortunately no dog is 100% hypoallergenic however there are some breeds that are better for allergy sufferers. Westies are one of those breed’s as they are a low shedding breed.
Westies are extremely intelligent dogs, they are also very inquisitive. Training your Westie from a young ae is very important to show them the pecking order in the household. Remember consistency is the key !
West Highland White Terriers come from the Scottish Highlands. They were originally bred for flushing out burrowing animals so don’t be surprised if your Westie loves to dig.
Terriers are more independent than other dogs, they can be left alone as long as they have something to keep themselves busy. It is not recommended to leave them any longer than a few hours or they may grow bored of their own company!
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