Comments for West Highland White Terrier Savvy

Comment on Should We Get A Puppy? by Yogi and Me

Yogi and Me — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:35:11 +0000

if you never had a puppy, consider doing some research on dog training and potty training before getting one. They are fun but a handful and I would take a few days off from work to get the puppy used to the house and you family. They also can’t hold their bathroom habits as long as a 9 year old dog. So if your previous dog is an indoor dog, this one will not be able to hold til lunch (average of 2-3 hours when a pup is younger) and also look up puppy proofing your house, they teeth and chew everything in sight if they are not trained.
I really love watching my dog grow up but I did have lots of sleepless night for the first few weeks. (it’s like a new born)

Comment on I Am Looking For A Pet Store Or Breeder In Central Tn That Sells West Highland White Terriers. Ideas? by k_karial

k_karial — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:05:27 +0000

Check these sites and local shelters.

Comment on Should We Get A Puppy? by J

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:48:26 +0000

I work from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday and close to a year ago I got a 2 month old puppy (great dane mix). I crate trained him from the start and drove home every day a lunch to let him out, pet him and walk him. Then I’d give him a big walk as soon as I got home. Also a small walk in the morning before I left. He did great w/ this. He went pee in his crate the very first day but that was the only time. At a year now, he is well adjusted, very friendly, well socialized and happy. I do make a strong effort to spend a lot of time with him on the weekends and while I’m not at work.

Comment on I Am Looking For A Pet Store Or Breeder In Central Tn That Sells West Highland White Terriers. Ideas? by hollee M

hollee M — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:33:32 +0000

http://www.petfinder.com all you have to do enter your zip code.
I can’t tell you many other places cause I don’t know what county or your zip code.
Petsmart has an adoption center.
Hope this helped. Best of Luck

Comment on I Am Looking For A Pet Store Or Breeder In Central Tn That Sells West Highland White Terriers. Ideas? by sparklin

sparklin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:32:16 +0000

http://www.breeders.net/WestHighlandWhit…

Comment on I Need Agility Names For My Blue Merle Aussie Girl.? by BCDawgMa Luv My Chynna

BCDawgMa **Luv My Chynna** — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:59:42 +0000

In AKC or ASCA agility you would use her registered name (name on her AKC/ASCA registration papers), they also ask the dog’s call name. Any other agility organization, you register her with that organization with her call name. These are the names you would use on her agility entries. Agility folks don’t really get into the “cutsey” names like breed folks. Just sayin’.

Comment on Should We Get A Puppy? by Ray

Ray — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:50:18 +0000

A puppy can be quite time consuming.. You will need to keep your eye on it all the time to make sure she’s not chewing or pottying or getting into the things etc.. it would probably make it harder on the puppy and yourself because of your schedule.. The other dog sounds like a better option because it will already be trained, however, with the big environment change it may not know how to react.. it may resort to behaviors that are not liked. Ultimately it is your choice, but it would be good to weigh the pros and cons.. The crate would be good for the puppy while youre at work, just make sure you can provide lots of play excercise socialization training love etc, as you would with any dog. Also make sure you allow enough time before work for eating, pottying (doing a number 2 usually happens 20 to 30 minutes after eating) and some interaction.. best of luck.

Comment on I Am Looking For A Pet Store Or Breeder In Central Tn That Sells West Highland White Terriers. Ideas? by Baa_Baa_

Baa_Baa_ — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:32:27 +0000

NEVER BUY FROM A PET STORE!!!! These are usually puppy mill dogs and will cost you more in vet bills (and heart break) than a good puppy. Go to AKC.org and look on breeder referral. This will take you to West Highland club of America. Here are good breeders. No good AKC breeder will post puppies for sale anywhere besides a Westie club of America web ring, AKC web ring, and their own site. This means all those pups with AKC papers in pet stores and in papers are probably BYB puppies and you should avoid buying them. They are over priced and usually not cared for so well. People breed these dogs for money instead of breed improvement.
Also try petfinder.com to search for animal shelters in your area with this breed.

Comment on I Need Agility Names For My Blue Merle Aussie Girl.? by Pat W

Pat W — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:16:06 +0000

Your dog doesnt need any special name to compete in agility. The name you give her will work just fine, she doesnt even need to be registered with any breed club, just the venue you will be competing in

Comment on I Need Agility Names For My Blue Merle Aussie Girl.? by Divapom

Divapom — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:39:54 +0000

When you enter a class in agility, You put down her registered name and number. and her Call name. That is whatever you call her at home or in training. You will want to pick one so she won’t be confused. You don’t need anything fancy. I like Macy. It is clear, easy to say and easily recognizable by her.