Information Needed On West Highland Terriers?
January 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Care & Training Q&As
My husband and I are looking to adopt a house-trained, fixed, male westie terrier, who’s owner no longer wants him 
due to a divorce. SO sad!! I have a toddler and expecting another baby in July. I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about this breed. I’ve always admired them, but have never owned one. My husband and I were both pound dog owners growing up, and we do not have any other pets. The owner said “han Solo” came from a very reputable breeder, and loves children and people because he has been around both so much. I am looking for added information in regards to adopting this type of breed, and what I could do to make his transition an easier one as he enters into our family.
Thanks!
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westies are great and since they dont get to big there kid safe, i use to hav a pure breed westie but now i hav a westie border terrier mix, one thing about them tho is that there a tad hairy so if your kids have really bad asthma make sure u get him groomed and brush him daily or every other day. but other than that there energetic so they can be good entertainment for kids, and their a really smart breed and very easy to potty train it took me less than 2 months to train both of mines, another good thing about them is there not very common like pit bulls or yorkies,
as the dog enters the family just make sure to giv him tender love and care, also try treats for good deeds
Hi,
Mostly, though, the West Highland White Terrier is a companion, and he enriches his family’s life with his silly antics and love of life. He’s a social guy who gets along well with everyone, strangers included, and he is not a one-person dog. Here’s more info:http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/v4i.html
google the breed and read up on them.
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/
I have a Westie (probably with some other breed mixed in) and she is a very sweet, affectionate dog.
I dont have children at home right now, but when we are out in public she loves to meet and greet kids.
The only thing that would concern me is that they are not large dogs, and I usually dont like to have small children with small dogs. Children are unintentionally rough, and can easily hurt a small dog.
So you would want to keep a close eye on your child, and not leave him alone with the dog (really with any dog).
Terriers in general tend to be rather independent. Westies in particular tend to have allergies, so you should probably find out what his current owner feeds him, and stick to the same diet.
Other than that, he sounds like a nice dog.