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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Editor- Westie News
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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)
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Have you ever wondered why a Westie terrier likes to dig and bark? The reason for this is that this adorable, compact pet that is commonly raised by their owners as lapdogs was originally bred to be a vermin hunter.
This hunter’s instinct of the Westie terrier was developed in mid-19th century when a Cairn terrier breeder had some white puppies in his litters. He eventually bred these pups for controlling rats, otter, fox and other vermin.
The same hunting instinct has also contributed in making the Westie a tough and brave dog despite its small stature. Nonetheless, with the proper training the Westie terrier remains as the lovable companion that most people now regard it to be.
Westie puppies – I guess you have heard all of the problems by now. I have had Maggie my Westie puppy for 6 days. And I certainly don’t think she should be trained yet. She seems to be getting the hang of peeing outside when I let her out but pooping, not so much. She will at times poop outside but it seems that she doesn’t more than does.
West highland terriers: Please find a short westie training report on the most popular ” Come to You Command”. It is in a short easy to read format. Please enjoy.
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