West Highland White Terrier Puppy For Sale, The West Highland White Terrier (Westie) is a small well-balanced hardy looking terrier, exhibiting good showmanship. They are elegant looking with a beautiful, shiny white coat and bright, button eyes, shaggy eyebrows and a black nose. An intelligent dog who learns quickly West Highland White Terriers love human companionship and will play with their family indoors or out. Their size makes them great for an apartment but they are just as at home in the country. West Highland White Terriers make great companions for children of all ages. They are one of the most popular breed of dogs today.   Other Names: Poltalloch Terrier   Height: 10 - 11 inches  Weight: 15 - 22 lbs    Colors: All white   Coat: Double coat, harsh straight, wiry outer coat and soft, close, furry undercoat.  Temperament: West Highland White Terriers are active, assertive, fun-loving, well-behaved, light-hearted   With Children: Yes, make excellent playmates for children because they can withstand rough play.   With Pets: Yes, but teach them when they are young to tolerate cats.    Special Skills: Family Pet Care and Training: The West Highland White Terrier is easy to train and should have basic training. They needs regular brushing two to three times a week to help keep their white coat clean. Monthly bathing. Minimal trimming if they are just a pet. If you plan to show them, they will also need trimming, plucking and stripping of the coat.   Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - Very High   Activity: Indoor & Outdoor - Very High   Living Environment: At home in the country or the city the West Highland White Terrier will do well as an apartment dweller if they are walked several times a day though they will always enjoy having the freedom to play in a yard. West Highland White Terriers do best with human or canine companionship

WESTIE 1 (W-8464) $950.00 (108-357-587) VEGAS - born 4/19/08 - Cute little girl with a soft, full white coat short ears and a beautiful face. APR (P72)	WESTIE 2   CHANEL  female   $750.00   really cute puppy  (w8350)  (108-348-892)  dob  4-7-8   apr  (p64)
WESTIE 7 LACY  (w-8369) $1,250.00 female (013-518-582) - born 4/7/08 - Very friendly and outgoing little girl  with nice hair.(p611)	WESTIE 4  MATHEW  male   (w-8177)  (014-782-524) - born 3/4/08 -  super  super cute little male  super tiny $1,250.00   (p51)
WESTIE 5  AMY  female  $1,250.00 female (w-8203) (108-371-512) - born 3/7/08 -This is a cute little girl with very solid points and a nice coat. (p59)	WESTIE 6 (4386) $1,250.00 male - born 4/19/08 - this fella is a such a sharp little guy. He has an excellent thick haircoat with no staining. Good black pts. short erect ears and nice little westie body. APR

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Westie Puppies - West Highland White Terrier Puppy Information

The West Highland White Terrier (Westie) is a small well-balanced hardy looking terrier, exhibiting good showmanship. They are elegant looking with a beautiful, shiny white coat and bright, button eyes, shaggy eyebrows and a black nose. An intelligent dog who learns quickly West Highland White Terriers love human companionship and will play with their family indoors or out. Their size makes them great for an apartment but they are just as at home in the country. West Highland White Terriers make great companions for children of all ages. They are one of the most popular breed of dogs today.

• Other Names Given to Westie: Poltalloch Terrier  
• Westie Height: 10 - 11 inches 
• Westie Weight: 15 - 22 lbs   
• West Highland Terrier Colors: All white  
• West Highland White Terrier Coat: Double coat, harsh straight, wiry outer coat and soft, close, furry undercoat. 
• Westie Temperament: West Highland White Terriers are active, assertive, fun-loving, well-behaved, light-hearted  
• Westies With Children: Yes, make excellent playmates for children because they can withstand rough play.  
• West Highland Terriers With Pets: Yes, but teach them when they are young to tolerate cats.   
• West Highland White Terrier Special Skills:
• Westie Family Pet Care and Training: The West Highland White Terrier is easy to train and should have basic training. Westies need regular brushing two to three times a week to help keep their white coat clean. Monthly bathing. Minimal trimming if they are just a pet. If you plan to show Westies, they will also need trimming, plucking and stripping of the coat.  
• Westie Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - Very High  
• Westie Activity: Indoor & Outdoor - Very High   Living Environment: At home in the country or the city the West Highland White Terrier will do well as an apartment dweller if they are walked several times a day though they will always enjoy having the freedom to play in a yard. West Highland White Terriers do best with human or canine companionship

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West Highland White Terriers are much loved for their high energy, perky personalities, and their dazzling, long white coat. But bringing home a Westie means making a significant commitment to keeping that thick, white coat neatly trimmed and well taken care of, even if he's not destined for the show ring. In this article, we'll take a look at three of the important parts that make up coat care for Westies - stripping vs. clipping and care between baths.

Stripping vs. Clipping

Stripping is done on Westies that are destined for competition because it hardens the coat and makes it coarser. This is desired in the show ring because the standard states that the "ideal coat is hard, straight and white." When the Westie's coat is clipped, it is often softer and even curlier. For Westies that are pets, stripping or clipping is really just a matter of preference. Both can be done by the owner, and there are ample books and videos available for those that wish to learn to strip or shape the coat in the "look" that Westies are supposed to have.

Another option is taking your Westie to a groomer on a regular basis, but owners will need to do a significant amount of research if they want to have their Westie coming home with the accepted Westie "look." Finding the right groomer can entail contacting the local West Highland White Terrier association to ask for a referral, interviewing potential groomers, and even talking to a groomer's customers to find out if they're satisfied.

Care Between Baths

We won't go into great detail about bathing here (please see "Bathing Rules for the West Highland Terrier"), but it is generally accepted that pet Westies only need to be bathed three or four times a year. Keeping the coat clean between these baths does take an almost daily commitment, however. Brushing or combing should be done every day if possible; if not, at least three or four times a week. Brushing helps to keep the natural oils distributed throughout the coat and keeps it healthy and shiny. This is also a good time to check for matting, which can happen especially under the "arms." Matted hair can be very painful if left unattended for too long, but daily brushing will help keep this from happening.

Of course, Westies are going to get dirty between baths, no matter how often they are bathed. One of the great advantages of their double coat is that dirt often sheds out of the coat once it is dry, and will often come right out with a good brushing. If this doesn't work very well, you can always wash just the paws or the bottom of the 'skirt' to keep them clean. Making this into a game with your Westie will make it more enjoyable for him and you. Other options include using a dry cleaner that can be sprinkled on and then combed through or a self-rinse shampoo.

Bathing Rules for Westie Puppies:

West Highland White Terriers are prized for their white, long coats. These coats are plush and thick thanks to a double coat consisting of a cottony undercoat and an outer coat of hard, straight white hair. The white coloring makes a distinctive looking dog, but can be the bane of an owner's existence when a Westie loves nothing more than diving down holes or digging in the backyard. However, Westie puppies, westie puppy do have sensitive skin and should be bathed very sparsely. Unfortunately, due to a variety of reasons, bathing is sometimes needed rather more frequently. In this article, we'll take a look at why Westie puppies, westie puppy should be bathed infrequently and some tips if bathing more frequently is needed.

Why is frequent bathing often bad for West Highland White Terriers? The answer is rather simple - too much bathing will deprive the skin of the natural oils that it produces to help keep the coat in good health. If the dog is bathed too frequently without taking the natural oils in consideration, the oil could eventually cease production. Without the oil, the skin can become flaky, itchy and very uncomfortable for the dog. It is for this reason that most Westie clubs and associations recommend that the dog only be bathed three or four times a year. Obviously, this doesn't mean that a dog shouldn't be bathed if he's rolled in something particularly nasty, but it is a good general rule.

Because some owners prefer to have their Westie puppies, westie puppy groomed by a professional groomer, they may choose to bathe their dog once every four to six weeks, in order to take advantage of their shorter hair cut and bathe when the hair is freshly cut.

Bathing a Westie more frequently than every four weeks in really not recommended, but there are a few circumstances when it may be necessary. If the dog has an allergy or another skin disorder, he may need a bath with medicated shampoo, prescribed by a veterinarian. Other Westie puppies, westie puppy might produce too much natural oil, and bathing can help remove the excess. Dogs that spend a great deal of time outside and habitually find something smelly to roll in may need a bath more frequently, or it may even just be their owner's personal preference.

If you do find that you prefer bathing more frequently than recommended, it would be best to consult a veterinarian about the best bathing products available to keep the skin healthy. A shampoo specially formulated for Westie puppies, westie puppy should always take preference over others, unless specifically prescribed by a veterinarian, and there are also special conditioners and rinses to help keep the skin in good condition. The most important thing is remembering that caring for the health of your Westie's skin is just as important as having a dog that is clean.

Famous Westie Puppies

West Highland White Terriers have become arguably the most popular terrier in the world. This is no surprise when their friendly temperament, high energy and beautiful white coats are taken into consideration. Thanks to their handsome good looks and excellent temperaments, Westies have gone on to become famous actors, starring in film and television, as well as models, characters in books and even cartoon representations. Here, for your enjoyment, is a listing of some of the most famous West Highland White Terriers.

Imelda is the name of the charming Westie that appears on the labels of Australia's My Dog brand dog food.

In the feature film based on the French cartoon character Asterix, the pet dog of Axterix's friend Obelix, called Dogmatix, or Idéfix as he is called in the original French, is played by a Westie with black ear tips.

On the animated series King of the Hill, Doggy, the pet of the Souphanousinphone family, is a West Highland White Terrier.

Happy was an acting dog that appeared on the television series 7th Heaven. Rescued from an animal shelter, Happy was reported to be abused by her first owner, making it necessary for her to make friends with adult actors before filming began. She appeared on eleven seasons of the series.

McDuff is the main character in a series of illustrated children's books created by Rosemary Wells and illustrated by Susan Jeffers.

In the popular series of books about fictional Highland police officer Hamish Macbeth written by MC Beaton, Macbeth is often accompanied by his Westie, Wee Jock. The series was adapted into a popular television series for three seasons by the BBC.

Cesar is the mascot and poster dog for Cesar brand dog food in the United States. In Canada, the Westie that appears on Cesar brand dog food is named Maggie.

Fergus is the title character in the children's book, "Good Boy, Fergus!" written by American author and recipient of the Caldecott Honor, David Shannon.

Macintosh, the dog owned by Agatha Gregson in PD Wodehouse's celebrated series Jeeves and Wooster, was a West Highland White Terrier.

The book, Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson, embellished the true story of a Skye Terrier that spent the better part of his life sitting on his master's grave, whom he was devoted to. In a film produced in 2006, called The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby, Bobby was portrayed by a West Highland White Terrier.

Coconut is a Westie that appears in the American Girl series of books and dolls.

Sleeping Patterns of Westie Puppies:

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Like many breeds, West Highland Terriers (Westie puppies) need more sleep than humans in order to stay healthy. These energetic little dogs need upwards of thirteen hours of sleep over a period of twenty-four hours to get sufficient rest. Westies will easily conform to the sleeping habits of their family, often getting the bulk of their rest at night at the same time as their human families, in addition to several naps during the day. In this article, we'll take a look at how new Westie owners can train their dogs to learn good sleeping habits and what to do if you suspect your Westie is sleeping too much.

An important part of training and housebreaking Westie puppies is teaching them where they will sleep. This is a place that will become something of a safe haven for the dog, where he can retire after an energetic playing session or during the night. Many fanciers of the breed recommend using crate training, which will appeal to a Westie's natural den instinct. While some prefer to place a crate in a large pen, where the dog can have a safe area to play as well as sleep, others simply use the crate to create a safe place for the dog to stay when he is alone or for nap time.

In crate training, it is very important to not use the crate as a form of punishment, as the dog will hardly want to make it a safe haven if he associates it with a place he has to go when he's been bad. It should be suitably large enough to be comfortable and not stifling, with soft padding. Crate training, when done correctly, will not only give a Westie a place he'll go willingly to sleep, but will also provide a means of traveling that will keep him safe and secure.

Other owners may prefer to let their Westies sleep in their bedroom with them. There's nothing wrong with this choice, although it may be a good idea to give them their own comfortable bed near their owner's on the floor. The principle is the same as crating - giving the dog his own space where he can go when he needs to take a nap or be alone for a while. Owners that are concerned about Westies walking around in the home alone at night can simply close the bedroom door, training the dog to stay in the bed during sleeping hours.

While it is not unusual for Westies to tire after vigorous exercise and wish to take a nap, sleeping too much can be a sign that something is wrong. Continuous sleeping, along with other signals such as general weakness or lack of eating, are often symptoms of medical issues such as auto-immune disorders or cancer. Not every Westie will inherit medical problems, as everything is done by breeders to weed out dogs with medical problems from their breeding programs, but if you suspect that your Westie is sleeping too much and may have a medical issue, it would be best to visit the veterinarian as soon as possible for a full check up.

Digging Behavior of Westies:

Like most terriers, West Highland White Terriers (westies)  have a tendency towards digging. While this behavior is natural to a breed that was bred specifically for this purpose, as a pet, digging can be destructive for a cultivated lawn or dangerous for the dog if he gets a notion to dig under a fence to see what's on the other side. While digging is natural for Westies, there are various methods of controlling this behavior. In this article, we'll take a look at why Westies are predisposed to digging behavior and some tips for how to control it.

In order to understand why the West Highland White Terrier (westies)  has a penchant for digging, we have to go back to its roots. Westies, as well as other short legged terriers from Scotland, were bred specifically for aiding in the hunt for small animals. These "earth dogs" were trained to search out and flush fox and other small animals from their burrows. After generations of this type of work, the behavior becomes ingrained and the body evolves to suit its purpose. This is why Westie's and other terrier's nails tend to grow faster than other breeds, in order to aid them in their digging work.

While it's true that many breeds have a small degree of digging behavior, it is clear that some breeds have stronger instincts than others. There are several ways to control the behavior, but many of them require attentive supervision. First, it will be helpful to understand what attracts a Westie to a particular spot. For a Westie, the fresher and moister, the better, so newly planted flowers, fresh mulch, or areas you're trying to keep damp will naturally attract a Westie to that spot. Unless you're willing to fence off your flower beds or give up the backyard to your Westie, here are a few tips you can try.

Many fanciers use what is called a shake can, which is simply a soda can with a handful of pennies or nuts and bolts placed inside, with the opening taped shut. When the Westie starts digging in an area he's not allowed, shake the can once (that is, make one up and down motion). Continuing the shaking will desensitize the dog from the noise, and you want to keep it unpleasant for him so he'll stop his behavior. Immediately after shaking, reinforce the command and praise, such as 'no dig, good no dig.' You'll have to be prepared to repeat this quite a lot, perhaps distract him with toys, be patient, and above all, consistent.

There are also sprays or dry treatments available on the market that can be sprinkled over an area that you wish to keep dig free. You'll have to keep this up on a regular basis, as it is the "unpleasant" smell that keeps the dog away. Others recommend covering a hole that the dog has made with chicken wire or rocks, to discourage continued digging in one area.

Finally, there are those that recommend giving a space in the backyard to the Westie especially for digging. Entice him to the area with toys, and when he is found digging where he shouldn't, gently scold him and calmly take him to their special digging area.

WESTIE 1 MEGAN (w8349) female $1,250.00   (108-359-816)  She is sweet and has a nice coat with really dark points.   apr (p64)

WESTIE 3 LUCY    $1,500.00 female   VERY TINY PUPPY-  this puppy has a perfect face.  She was used for a National Photo Shoot that will be released shortly.   (w-8202) (108-366-036)  - born 3/7/08 - This gal has a very nice white double hair coat, small erect ears and black points.  (p59)   

WESTIE 5 (9728) $950.00 male - born 1/26/08 - This fellow has a nice thick hair coat, good black points, short body and nice erect ears.  He is APRI registered with a pedigree. (p329)

WESTIE 2  PRINCESS BABY   (9726)  (108-364-320)   $1250.00  gorgeous westie- a perfect puppy in every way.  (p923)

born 1/26/08