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"Westie" - West Highland White Terrier  by: Stephanie Bayliss History Originating in Scotland, Westies were bred to hunt foxes, otters and vermin. They share their ancestry with many of the other true Scottish Terriers and became formally recognised as West Highland White Terrier’s in 1904 Appearance Westie’s are compact, stocky little dogs with shaggy white coats. They have little button noses and small, erect ears. They look very sweet, but strong and have a happy, proud air when they are trotting around the park! Temperament Westies are confident little dogs, totally local to their family but they make good protection dogs as they are extremely alert and brave. Westies are affectionate dogs but can withstand plenty of rough play, so make good companions and play mates for children. They can be quite dominant with other dogs so care should be taken with socializing them with others. They will chase cats if not socialized with them at an early age. Grooming Westies require a minimal amount of grooming – perhaps once a week, but will require their coats to be stripped by a professional 2-3 times per year. Exercise They require a moderate amount of exercise and will appreciate long, off lead runs, especially chasing a ball around the park! Care should be taken with proper recall training when Westies are young, to ensure that they come back properly when called. Health Problems Westies are hardy dogs and are unlikely to suffer from many ailments. Some do suffer from occasional skin problems, and deafness is a possibility. About The Author Stephanie Bayliss has written many articles on dogs which can be found at the Kennel Corner website. (www.kennel-corner.co.uk) info@kennel-corner.co.uk This article was posted on January 08, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Pets and Animals" Category: Keeping Dogs off Furniture: What are Your Doggy Rules? by Martin Olliver Dog Training With A Training Collar Or Choke Collar by Waylon Harvey Choosing Your New Puppy by Shirley Purdy Poodles: Uncertain Origins by Lisa B Collins 5 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Barking Excessively by Kelly Marshall Is A Fibromyalgia Service Dog For You? by Jane Thompson Parrots For Sale by Low Jeremy Top Ten Tips For Successful Mating of Your Dog by K.Senthilkumar A Little Bit About The Pekingese by Connie Limon "Westie" - West Highland White Terrier by Stephanie Bayliss << Back to "Pets And Animals" Index

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