Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Dog Breed of the Month: the West Highland White Terrier

The Westie originated in Scotland, and were bred as hunters of small game.

Westies are easy to train, and are hardy little fellows. Westies are good with children and strangers, and travel well. Westies are spirited, and make good watchdogs despite their size.

Westies love to dig and bark. Anyone who owns a Westie needs to assert their authority. If allowed to be "Alpha", Westies can be a handful. Westie owners need a firm hand, and confidence.

Wesites are active indoors, so they don't need much of a yard, but regular exercise is good for any kind of dog, and westies need a daily walk.

Wesites shed little, and their straight hair doesn't require much grooming, just some regular brushing.


source: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/westhighland.htm

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