Stitch
The West Highland White Terrier, or Westie for short, is a strong-willed, powerful little dog with a determination and devotion no other terrier seems to exceed. The Westie is spunky, playful, fun and energetic in so many ways that somehow it can never run out of energy or love when they are with their families.
Their coats are bright and white and gleam, even if they are dirty from that day’s activities. The dog has a soft, dense undercoat and a rough overcoat, so brushing and grooming is a must to keep their fur and coat soft and bright. Their hair can become wiry and tangled if not properly groomed and it might become painful for them if it’s tangled all together. So there should be weekly grooming periods taking place if the Westie becomes a part of your family.
Chip
The dog originated from Scotland, and became known widely for its devoted personality and playful commitment to its family. They are strong-willed, and are faithful towards their masters, which makes them a great family dog. Happy with children, and anyone else for that matter, they are devoted to making the family happy.
Travel isn’t a problem with this type of dog either. They are quiet and small sized, so it’s easy and problem-free when it comes to traveling with them. Due to their great personality, they are perfectionist when it comes to obedience, and can even excel at AKC events such as agility or conformation. They are easy to train, handle, and are all around the perfect family dog.
Frosty
At the kennel I work at, they own one Westie named Frosty, but because the dog has such a big personality, the dog never fails to get attention. She likes to work like a Border Collie and is determined to be around and help out around the kennel. Even though she can get a bit dirty due to her playfulness, a quick clean-up is all she needs to come back to looking bright and white just like she should. These dogs are really great, especially for families looking for a dog with a huge personality and loveable disposition.
The picture at the top is of Stitch, which was one of Frosty’s puppies from a litter. The second picture is of Chip, one of my friend’s dogs and Stitch’s father. The third photo is of Frosty, the Westie that resides at the kennel and Stitch’s mother.
As usual, the video below is a clip from Animal Planet’s “Dogs 101″ show that gives some more information about the West Highland White Terrier. Enjoy!
Posted by Jonathan on March 30, 2010 at 11:39 am
I’ve never much cared for smaller dogs, but this little guy is adorable, I could definitely see myself liking one of them, especially since they seem to have a great temperment. I’ll have to watch that video with audio later, gotta love Animal Planet.