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.

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.

Some Westies may come off as indifferent. Not unfriendly, just indifferent. Others openly love everyone, especially kids. So you could get either kind, or one with an in-between temperament. Don’t let anyone tell you that Westies aren’t good around kids. They really love children. That certain attitude and bullheadedness that can only really be labelled as”Westitude” is so unique to all Westies! Please do keep in mind that Westies, like with most breeds, socialization is absolutely essential. Familiarize your puppy with his or her world and new environment as soon as possible, although gradually. Meeting other dogs on walks as well as neighbors will make your Westie a self-confident member of the family. Watch for that Westie strut!! They will make you laugh that’s for sure!

This Scottish little dog breed is prone to having problems with dry skin. Don’t bathe him or her too frequently as this may aggravate these problems. Washing once a month will suffice and this will generally not aggravate the problem. However, brush the coat of a Westie regularly.The coat of a Westie is two-inches long, all-white and is supposed to be uncurled. A soft, dense undercoat is present. Brushing is needed so as to keep the coat clean. Natural oils will become evenly distributed throughout the coat; thereby also helping to alleviate the dry skin problems. Another way to keep the skin hydrated is to wash them with a detergent-free, baby-soft skin shampoo. The best shampoo for Westies is Nolvassen, which is available from your vet. It is great, but not cheap. Weekly washing of the inside of the ears with cotton balls will prevent oil and wax from building up and ear infections from appearing. This is very important so please do keep this in mind.

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