Westie Love

Westies are full of life, spunk, and devotion. They also possesses a stubborn streak — although they don’t generally look for a fight, they won’t be caught dead walking away from one, either. Westies are easy to train, but only when they feel like it. With proper, guidance, it’s possible to teach the Westie not to bark or dig excessively, which the breed is prone to do when bored.

Westie Life

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The West Highland White Terrier is a hardy little terrier that is easy to train. It is friendly toward strangers and gets along well with children. These dogs are extremely self-assured toward other dogs, but will not pick fights if their owners know how to display proper leadership and they may chase a cat for fun. Friendly, robust, and spirited, Westies love companionship. Despite their size, they make a very good watchdog. Westies likes to dig and bark. If a Westie is allowed to become the pack leader, it may snap when irritated and be combative with other dogs. A lack of training on the owner’s part can cause many behavior problems, such as biting and guarding food. A Westie that has an owner who knows how to display firm, confident, consistent, leadership will not experience these behavioral problems.

Westie Fun and Excercise

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These little guys need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play does not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs that don't get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe, open area, such as a fenced-in yard.

Westie Height and Weight

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Height and Weight of a typical Westie:

Height: Males 10 - 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) Females 9 - 11 inches (23 - 28 cm)

Weight: Males 15 - 22 pounds (7 - 10 kg)  Females 13 - 16 pounds (6 - 7 kg)