West Highland Terrier Rescue Dog - What To Expect When You Bring It HomeWritten by Jeff Cuckson
Congratulations on your choice to bring home a West Highland Terrier rescue dog. By electing to adopt one of rescued Westies, you are giving an older dog a chance to find a loving new homeIn many ways, this is simpler than going through arduous process of training a westie terrier puppy. However, there still are steps you will need to take. Westies that have found their way into rescue shelters sometimes have special needs, if only an owner who is patient and understanding of way dog might grieve for its previous family. People who volunteer keep dog's needs foremost, and are choosy about homes in which they place rescued terriers. Expect an application process, an interview, and probably a home visit before you will be approved to take home a dog. Westie rescue organizations need funds to pay for food and veterinary care while dogs are waiting for placement, so most charge an adoption fee to cover these expenses. Additionally, you will be required to have dog spayed or neutered, if it has not already been. Many perfectly behaved Westies find their way into rescue. However, stress of change, long stays in kennels, and grief at loss of an owner, may make even best Westie forget some of its good habits. Do not allow your adopted Westie dog to behave badly because you feel sorry for it. West Highland White Terriers, and all dogs, crave routine. Establish a firm, consistent discipline and habits with new dog from moment it arrives in your home, just as you would with a puppy. At very least, you will need to train your Westie into your expectations, and out of his old ones. Do this gradually, to avoid causing even more stress.
| | West Highland White Terriers - Make Your Westie FamousWritten by Jeff Cuckson
The West Highland White Terrier or Westie, has it's origin, as name suggests, in western Scottish Highlands. They were originally bred for controlling population of rats, fox, otter and other verminThe West highland White Terrier (also known as Westie) is a elegant looking dog with beautiful eyes (this is my favourite feature). Class: Terrier Colour: White (Did I say white? - Definitely not today) Height: Dogs - 10-12 inches Bitches - 9-11 inches Weight: Dogs - 15-22 lbs Bitches - 13-16 lbs Life Span: 15 + years Litter Size: 2-5 From an owners perspective, I find Westie, active, assertive, fun loving and does he like to play. Our westie called Pepper has a continual fight with hoover. He also likes to chase our cat (who is 9+ years). She can't be bothered with him and has put him in his place a few times. However he never seems to learn. His other love is going for a walk. He goes crazy when he sees dog lead being taken out of drawer. Nowadays, they are more of a companion or family dog, even though they have strong terrier instincts. Above all they are a very smart, loyal and lovable dog.
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