Westie Puppies Blog

The ‘Mad about Westies Silver Premium Package’ consists of three separate ebooks. The first one, Mad About Westies, covers issues like:

• non-physical tools to correct unwanted behavior
• determine if the Westie breed is really the right one for you
• warning signs that might save your Westie’s life
• grooming essentials
• nutrition and maintanace

As you can see, Mad About Westies is a pretty comprehensive guide to owning a Westie. The book has been written in an informative, easy to understand style. At the same time it is very detailed and provides real life examples so that you can apply the instructions to your own Westie without any problems. Practical, is a good word to describe the book.

The second book in the package, Interview with a Westie breeder, contains absolutely vital information for anyone about to buy or adopt a Westie.

The third part of the package, Touched by a Westie, is a real treat to the fans of the breed.

All in all, the author, Jeff Cuckson, made a pretty thorough job putting together this package, which we highly recommend to you if you own a Westie, are about to get one or just want to get to know the breed.

Knowing the standard by heart is the best way for one to tell a genuine Westie from one that is not. This also gives the owner some ownership of the breed and responsibility in upholding the standard. But knowing fun facts, myths and even trivial things can enrich one’s appreciation for the West Highland White Terrier!

The Westie was known as the Roseneath Terrier which came from the Duke of Argyll’s abode in Scotland called Dumbartonshire. The name Poltalloch Terrier was also associated with the Westie as well. The name West Highland Terrier was official used in May 31, 1909 soon after it was registered under the name Roseneath in 1908, AKC. The White coat of the Westie is also functional for it makes them easy to spot during game in the field. Get to know more about the Westie and share the interest with others! There are many Westies that would love to be in a family!

If you want to become a real expert of the breed, you need to get your hands on ‘Mad About Westies’, a comprehensive guide to the breed.

Westie’s are known for their 2 inch, white coats and their endless amount of energy. They constantly crave attention and enjoy being around people. Standing at 10 to 11 inches and weighing 15 to 22 pounds, these dogs enjoy running through the yard and digging as they are very curious. They have almond shaped eyes, dark noses and small pointy ears.  If one is interested in owning a canine that is exhibits strength and being active, then studying the breed standard is imperative for spotting scam breeders that don’t follow quality. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Westie: Read the rest of this entry »

A tiny and cute Westie is camera conscious. Looks like he knows there’s a camera focusing on him.

A beautiful Westie puppy playing at the bed! Such a cute little thing!

Westies belong to a small group of dog so they have a quite small stomach. They should receive two batches of food in a day. They should be fed in the morning and evening. Aside from this, you need to give them treats in between. Make sure that the dog has a good supply of fresh water.

The food should consist of meat, fruits, vegetables and rice. The diet should be filled with protein and vitamin rich food. Avoid giving bones and too many vitamins. Westies can be hungry all the time but this is not the reason to overfeed them as they will become overweight. This would be a threat to their life. Ideally, they should have firm and strong muscles. If you feed them too much while they are in their puppy stage, there tendency is to get big.

For more detailed instructions and a step-by-step guide on how to properly feed a Westie, consult the ‘Mad about Westies’ information package.

The West Highland white terrier, fondly known as the Westie, is a dog of exhibiting self-confidence and feels that he is the life of any party. The dog was originally bred for chasing and hunting down vermin but nowadays they are fierce competitors in agility and obedience competitions as well as search and rescue dogs by some units. Having a distinctive white coat of wavy and medium length, they are also used as mascots for different products.

Westies have double coats: a top coat of 2 inches in length and a short undercoat. It is pretty simple to groom a Westie, just brush regularly will do. Trimming may be done to the owner’s wishes and stripping may be done twice a year. Hairs on the feet are often trimmed because they can pick up dirt and hair on the face is plucked to give it a pleasant shape. To keep its shine, just wipe the coat down with a damp cloth.

Want your Westie to look even better?

If you are considering taking your Westie to a dog show or just want it to be the prettiest on the block, you should take a look at the ‘Mad about Westies’ information package. It gives you detailed information and a step-by-step guide on how to groom your Westie, but it also tells you exactly how to feed and train your Westie, which also contributes to a happy, healthy and great looking dog. Visit ‘Mad about Westies’ official website for more information.

We all know that dogs are highly effective at sniffing out drugs. But a little West Highland Terrier called Holly has this week excelled herself by tipping off police about a massive cannabis factory. According to the BBC, Holly started appearing stoned about a month ago when strange smells started wafting into her Reading home.

Soon Holly started sleeping longer and laying in her den until mid-morning.
“I had a job getting her up in the morning, it was almost as though she was drugged, probably stoned,” Holly’s owner Valerie Bailey told the BBC. After a few weeks, Mrs Bailey started feeling woozy too and called the Police.

When officers investigated the house next door they found a huge drugs factory containing 200 cannabis plants worth £50,000. Mrs Bailey didn’t have too much to worry about, however. It is rare that dogs get addicted to narcotics of any kind. Cats on the other hand are well known for developing a dangerous taste for addictive substances like catnip. Yet another reason why dogs are the superior species…

For more odd and interesting scientific facts about man’s best friend you should read “Play It Again Tom: Curious Truths About Cats And Dogs” by Augustus Brown.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

Dog training is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

An important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Westie puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Westie as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your Westie, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

Fed up with your Westie making a mess of your home?

All of us, Westie owners have been through this. The good news is that you don’t have to. Discover how to train your Westie to be the most well behaved, happy and healthy dog you have seen. The ‘Mad About Westies’ package tells you exactly how to teach your Westie to follow your orders in no time and without a headache. If you are about to buy your Westie, this book can save you up to $800. Visit official website for more information.

A little white bundle of joy….