When thinking of buying a West Highland White Terrier (Westie) it is a good idea to read some literature about the breed to see if it will fit in with what you want in a pet. They are a terrier and not a toy dog. They are a very intelligent breed and need to keep their brains occupied. Westies can have a will of their own but are also keen to please their owner. You must however be firm with them so they know you are the pack leader and not them. With proper training they make wonderful pets.
Westies generally get on well with children but you must be careful that the child is not allowed to manhandle the puppy. The West Highland White Terrier puppy is tiny at 8 weeks old and they may hurt it. In addition, if the child hurts the puppy it may retaliate and then be labelled as vicious when it is not their fault. As with most puppies of any breed, they will chew anything and their teeth are like needles so be prepared to ensure the West Highland Terrier Puppies knows not to bite fingers, toes etc. If they are chewing or biting, tell them very firmly “no” and if possible give them a toy that they are allowed to chew.
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Care West Highland White Terrier and West Highland White Terrier Puppies
The West Highland White Terrier coat needs attention; their coat grows and needs regular grooming. They will also need to visit the grooming parlour about four times per year for trimming. They have a dense furry undercoat and a harsh outer coat. If you get your Westie clipped then he or she may well loose the harsh texture to the outer coat. Most pet owners have them clipped; it is very hard to find a groomer who will hand strip the coat which is what is required to keep it harsh. If you are grooming your West Highland White Terrier, use both a brush and a wide tooth comb. You must get through the undercoat as well as the top coat otherwise the coat will become matted which can lead to skin problems as well as discomfort for the dog.
When you get your West Highland White Terrier puppy it will probably be 8 weeks old, at this stage they require feeding four times daily and frequent trips outside to the toilet to enable you to housetrain them. They also require human company and it is not a good idea to have a young puppy if you are out at work all day, it is unfair to the puppy. You should ask the West Highland White Terrier Breeder has the puppy been wormed, and what it has been fed on. All puppies should have been wormed by the time they are ready for their new homes, it is also a bad idea suddenly to change their diet. The West Highland White Terrier Breeder should give you a diet sheet and probably enough food to last a couple of days. You should take the West Highland White Terrier puppy to your vet for examination soon after getting it to ensure it is healthy and to have his or her first vaccination if this has not been given already.
When you get your West Highland White Terrier or Westie (or any other breed you choose), you should receive the Kennel Club Registration Certificate. Sometimes this is not back from the Kennel Club and in those cases get something in writing to say the registration will be forthcoming. You also normally get a pedigree with your puppy and some breeders will provide insurance for the first 6 weeks of the West Highland White Terrier Puppies life. It is up to you at the end of that time to decide if you want to continue with the insurance. It is a good idea as if West Highland White Terrier are going to develop any health problems particular to the breed they will usually appear in the first year of its life.
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