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Is small, yet sturdy and tough - not a delicate lapdog.

West Highland White Terriers can be possessive of their food and toys, and they are determined diggers and barkers. He does respond well to consistent discipline and to obedience training that utilizes food rewards. He will pursue with tenacity anything that moves and cannot be let off-leash except in a safe, enclosed area.Īssertive but cheerful, with the typical stubbornness and cleverness of a true terrier, the Westie must be shown that you are in charge, else he may become demanding and testy when he doesn't get his own way. Rabbits and rodents, however, are in for a stressful (and probably short) life, along with wild critters who venture into the Westie's yard. West Highland White Terriers can be bossy with other dogs of the same sex, but otherwise coexist with other dogs and cats more readily than most terriers.

Quick to announce anything amiss, including visitors, the Westie usually proceeds to welcome them inside with a gaily wagging tail. He can adapt to any home in which he can be a full participant and busybody. Yet he is easier to handle and friendlier than some other terriers. Sturdy, spunky, and bold, he needs his daily walks and interactive play sessions. The Westie is everything a terrier was designed to be. The AKC Standard says that the West Highland White Terrier (Westie) is "possessed with no small amount of self-esteem."Īlong with the Cairn Terrier ("Toto" from the Wizard of Oz), the West Highland White Terrier is what many people picture when they hear "terrier." Home > Dog Breed Reviews > West Highland White Terrier Dog Quest – Find The Dog Of Your Dreams.11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy.

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