West Highland Dogs – or Westies make for good pets at home because of their generally pleasant disposition. These dogs are also relatively safe to keep even with children in the household, although it would be preferable to have them if the kids are not below eight years old.

In order to have a well-behaved pet dog, the owner must assert authority as “pack leader” on his/her animal companion. This is a principle which in particular should be applied to West Highland dogs.

Many pet owners treat Westies as lap dogs but this could create some animal behavioral problems. By allowing such pets, for instance, to jump on one’s lap, the West Highland dogs would be conditioned to thinking that they owns that space and are superior members of the pack than their owner.

Jeff

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Hi

The new issue of Westie News issue 80  is now online at:

http://www.crazyaboutwesties.com/westienewsnewsletters/westie-news-issue80.html

IN THIS ISSUE:

1) Editor’s Thoughts
2) Members Question – Rumbletums
3) Westie Channel on YouTube.com
4) Members Westie Photos
5) Inspirational Quote

Jeff

Editor – Westie News

http://www.crazyaboutwesties.com

http://www.madaboutwesties.com

 Westie Puppies

This readers question about Brand New Westie Puppy Problems was posted on our Crazy About Westies Forum.

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Posted by Jenny

Hi there, We brought our eight-week old Westie home two days ago and already love him to bits but are having all the typical problems.

» Continue reading “Westie Puppies – Do You Have These Westie Puppy Problems”

West Highland Terriers: Please find a short westie training report on the most popular ” Sit Command”. It is in a short easy to read format. Please enjoy.

» Continue reading “West Highland Terriers or Westie Training Tip – The “Sit Command””

                                                                                                       West Highland Terriers belong to one of the most popular dog breeds. In fact, its image is popular worldwide as the mascot of for a Scotch whisky brand (Black & White).

This adoption of the Westie mascot was very apt indeed for West Highland Terriers were originally bred in Scotland and used for hunting out badgers and foxes.

It is said that the Westies breed originated from the western Scotland’s Argyll region during the 1800s. A certain Colonel Malcom thought of breeding the all-white West Highland Terriers when his red hunting terrier was mistaken for a fox during a hunt and was shot.

Pets referred to as Westie dogs are actually West Highland white terriers. Many pet lovers raise Westies as lap dogs because of their soft, dense all-white coat.

However, these pets despite being small and cuddly wound want to be treated more than a lap dog. Westie dogs are intelligent creatures as can be seen by the penetrating gaze of their bright, dark deep-set eyes.

Westies are easily trained, lively and make for a good traveling companion. Even as their compact size range only between 25 and 30 cm (10-12 inches).

Westies also make good watchdogs for they are brave, tough and love to bark.

I have just uploaded a new Westie Video to our Crazy About Westies channel at Youtube. It is called “Westies First Swim” and can be viewed at:

Jeff

Westie Puppies

After giving birth, the mother Westie dog will spend the 1st several days with her brand new westie puppies. It’s very important to check on the mum and the new puppies to make sure that they are warm enough and are also being well fed.

» Continue reading “Westie Puppies – Caring and Raising Them”

The new issue of Westie News is now online at:

http://www.crazyaboutwesties.com/westienewsnewsletters/westie-news-issue84.html

IN THIS ISSUE:

1) Editor’s Thoughts
2) Members Question
3) Members Post Winners – New
4) Westie Channel on YouTube.com
5) Members Westie Photos
6) Inspirational Quote

Please enjoy.

Jeff

webmaster@crazyaboutwesties.com

Editor- Westie News

http://www.crazyaboutwsties.com

http://www.madaboutwesties.com

Westies – Please find a Please find another short westie training report on another training command called ” Westie Puppies or Dogs – Tips on helping Them Not To Dig Your Garden” ( or your favourite plants)

» Continue reading “Is Your West Highland Terrier Digging Up Your Garden”