Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
West Highland Terriers or "Westies" originated in the West Highlands of Scotland. These terriers were originally bred to go after small game. It is said that their breeding came about after another terrier was mistakenly shot Another breeder had a few white pups in the litter and bred those exclusively to become the West Highland White terriers of today. A Westie is very friendly and has a jaunt about his step. This breed is very hardy and needs a walk every day for exercise. Westies have a better temperament than most terriers and will not snap as much. They are recognized by the AKC and other top breeding programs as a legitimate breed.
Westies are fun loving, and fun to be with. They need a small yard to be happy. They are also good companions to be with, and all the love that you could ask for. However, the life can go right out of them if you mistreat these precious dogs. They are good companions for those that have families and well behaved children. They are a bit high strung, but are well worth it to have as friends and companions. The heart of a warrior lies within their chests.
For hunting of small game, these terriers really cannot be beat. These hunters keep at it until they have found their prey. Their determination is one of their inborn traits as a small game hunter. They are fantastic to work with and a joy on the hunting field. These terriers have a natural ability to hunt and also to play. Their good nature is what truly endears them to dog lovers. For Westie owners, they really would not have it any other way. These dogs are also champions on the field of competition and have the AKC stamp of approval. You can see a representative at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. You can also see these at any AKC competition.
These adorable Westies have won Best of Show, Best of Breed, and even won several AKC events. Breeders have entered these dogs into all sorts of shows. They have won major competitions in any show that they have been entered into. They are champions of field, of breed and lovable companions to any and all who take them into their homes. If you want a loyal dog breed this is the only one to have.
Of course there are many other dog breeds that many other people may recommend but the West Highland White Terrier should definitely be an option when looking for a new dog or a great option to look into further.
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Thursday, November 13th, 2008
I felt the need to write a short article about our West Highland Terrier dog and what she has started to do with her dog food.
We always give our Westie dried Iams dog food with plenty of water nearby.
A couple of days ago I placed a cooked chicken in the fridge, and left it until lunchtime. Mitzi sat by the fridge, her nose touching the door for what seemed like hours!
Lunchtime arrived and by now Mitzi was begging, rolling over, doing all sorts of tricks, basically anything to get a little taste of this chicken. Giving in to her, I took one small slice of meat (cut into small pieces) and placed it amongst her dried food. Well I’ve never seen her go mad like this before! Her head was in her bowl immediately, hunting out these tiny bits of food. If you had never seen her before, you’d of thought she had not eaten for weeks the way she was going for it!
Luckily I had my camera nearby and managed to snap a couple of photographs of our Westie dog to show you the mess she made.
The only problem now is that whenever I place her bowl of Iams down she does the same thing, flirting dog biscuits just about everywhere whilst trying to find the invisible chicken she thinks is now always going to be in her dog bowl – bless her little Westie Socks.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
Today is the 5th November and here in the UK we all know what that means… fireworks, bonfires etc.
Lots of loud bangs, noises, flashes and screeches throughout the night into the early hours. It might be enjoyable for some of us humans, but for the dogs and animals it is sheer terror. I have a friend who’s dog is that frightened of the bangs it has to have a sedative from the vet, poor thing.
It might be my imagination but I’m sure the supermarkets started selling goodies for tonight many months ago. The reason why I think this is because when I’ve been walking my little Westie in the evening all of a sudden a loud bang or flash appears from behind a house or building. Unfortunately these bangs went off yesterday evening and our Westie dog Mitzi stopped dead in her tracks and froze. I tried to coax her along but she wasn’t having any of it. I ended up carrying her home! That’s right, carrying her! The bang made me jump, so I don’t know how it must of affected our Westies ears.
So tonight of all nights in the UK, please oh please ensure that your dogs, cats and pets are kept indoors at all times. If you are going out to a party, try leaving the radio or TV on as to blank out the noise outside so it won’t affect your pet.
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