Were westies on an episode of pick a puppy? A link where I could watch would be nice too. Thanks.
Yes, they were featured in episode 15. 
I think the episode was called "the Puppy Pact."
West Highland Terriers
West Highland Terriers on an Episode of Pick a Puppy?
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012Why Do the West Highland White Terriers Have the Same Diet as the Other Dog Breeds?
Monday, October 31st, 2011i need information on my dog and this is what site i know to go to.
Because they are the same species as other dog breeds?
West Highland White Terrier
Friday, September 30th, 2011Description: Commonly known as the Westie, this adorable little dog has a lovely straight white coat, small erect ears and a black button nose, with dark eyes to match. Despite their sweet appearance, this is a country dog, a terrier, breed to hunt fox and badger.
Characteristics: The West Highland White Terrier is a cheerful extrovert, always ready for fun and games. A wonderful blend of an affectionate cuddly lap dog and hardy robust companion that can keep up to all but the most active of owners. They can go from happily being snuggled in your lap to doing a long rugged hike in the blink of an eye.
They do well in the city or country, house or apartment as long as given adequate exercise and fits well into a family environment as they are usually very playful and loving with children. Some can live quite well with other dogs and cats, others can’t, most are scrappy with strange dogs and none should be trusted around small pets like rodents and rabbits. Early and ongoing socialization with other dogs can help curb aggression problems.
The Westie is a fine choice for those getting their first dog, they can be a bit stubborn and independent but is intelligent and trains easily. This dog is loyal and dedicated to a family and makes a good barking watchdog.
Origins: The West Highland White Terrier originated from Argyle Scotland. They got official recognition in 1905 when the first West Highland breed club was formed. Related to the Cairn and the Skye Terriers.
Special needs: West Highland White Terriers are prone to dry skin and allergies. Bathing more than once every month or so is not recommended. Regular brushing is also very important as not only does it keep them neat and tidy but it helps to spread natural oils throughout the coat. They also need weekly ear cleanings so they don’t get ear infections. Should be professionally groomed every 6-8 weeks.
Highlights:
- The West Highland is a no shedding breed so may be a good choice for allergy suffers.
- Usual life span is 12-17 years.
- The Westie is an excellent hunter of vermin.
- An enthusiastic digger and care should be taken when leaving unattended in the yard, they can quickly dig under fences and be gone before you know it.
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Itchy Dog – Natural Treatment Concepts for the West Highland White Terrier
Thursday, September 29th, 2011Many owners of West Highland White Terriers with atopic dermatitis or other allergic skin disease are desperate to find help. These dogs can be very expensive to treat constantly with traditional veterinary therapy. Side effects to long term use of corticosteroids are common. A lot of dog owners are turning to other ways to help their itchy dog. There is a minefield of unqualified advice on snake oil solutions and products that do not work.
Atopic Dermatitis is a genetically predisposed inflammatory and pruritic allergic skin disease with characteristic clinical features. It is associated most commonly with IgE antibodies to environmental allergens. Old school thought was that the environmental allergens were inhaled. Recent breakthroughs in understanding the cause of allergic skin disease in West Highland White Terriers include the transdermal entry of environmental allergens. It is now recognised that allergens are ingested, inhaled and that the allergens also cross the skin barrier which is sphingosine deficient in the ceramide layer.
This important concept has opened windows for natural treatment to be of huge benefit. Many of the shampoos that are prescribed for this itchy skin condition are in fact detrimental. Natural shampoo is important because it prevents damage to the ceramide of the outer skin barrier. There are some natural treatments that will help repair the faulty skin barrier as well.
Natural treatment also involves avoiding skin flare factors. It is possible to minimise exposure to dust mites and pollen. It is possible to remove pollen from the skin using natural treatment. This helps alleviate the itch scratch cycle. Natural treatment that minimises water loss from the skin is the present approach for holistic therapy It is important to use the correct therapies or pyoderma of the skin will result.
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West Highland White Terrier Puppy and Dog Information
Sunday, September 25th, 2011The West Highland White Terrier is a hardy, happy little terrier that love the companionship of people. They are very good looking and make good watch dogs. They can get along with other pets, especially if socialized when young. They have been known to chase cats as a sport. They are generally very good with children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
Approximate Adult Size
The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male is 10 to 12 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 15 to 22 pounds. The female ranges from 9 to 11 inches to the withers and 13 to 16 pounds.
Special Health Considerations
Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the West Highland White Terrier is no exception. Be on the look out for skin allergies, progressive neurological disorders and tear duct problems. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.
Grooming
The West Highland White Terrier has a double coat. The inner coat is soft and fluffy. The outer coat is white, straight and hard hair. This is a breed that needs to be professionally groomed regularly. She should also be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid mats, help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.
Life Span
The West Highland White Terrier can live around 15 or more years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
History
The West Highland White Terrier comes from Scotland where they were raised to hunt vermin. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1908.
Some Registries
- West Highland White Terrier Club of America
- UKC United Kennel Club
- NKC National Kennel Club
- CKC Continental Kennel Club
- APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
- AKC American Kennel Club
- FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
- NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
- KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain
- ANKC Australian National Kennel Club
- ACR American Canine Registry
Litter Size
2 to 5 West Highland White Terrier puppies
Category
Terrier
Terms To Describe
Alert, friendly, reliable, happy, balanced, hardy, self-esteem, strength, affectionate
SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
- Makes a good watch dog.
- Sheds almost no hair.
SPECIAL BAD POINTS
- Makes a poor guard dog.
- They may dig.
- They may bark plenty.
Other Names Known By
Toseneath Terrier, Poltalloch Terrier
Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.
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West Highland Terrier – Important Tips You Must Know When Choosing a Westie
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Westies are fun loving and spirited, and have a sense of humor. There is no question that the West Highland White Terrier is a versatile and remarkable breed. To know more about them
1) Attend Westie shows
2) Westie Club meetings
3) Local kennel club meetings
4) Talk with local breeders and Westie owners
5) Have patience and never buy impulsively
Westies are beautiful animals which make good family pets and are good earth dogs. Westies can also work as hearing dogs, therapy dogs and tracking dogs.
What Do Westie puppies cost?
The price of a companion quality Westie puppy varies significantly depending on where you live. The cost averages less than $100 per year, which is not a lot compared to the annual maintenance cost of a Westie.
Westies have small litters (average is 3.5 puppies per litter). Stud fees, shipping, pre-breeding tests, veterinary expenses, occasional Caesarian sections, vaccinations, feeding, and toys are all costly.
Money from the sale of puppies does not cover all of these expenses, let alone the time invested for good care and socialization. Young adults and rescued Westies cost considerably less and usually make wonderful pets.
Do Westies Make Good Gifts?
Many people try to buy puppies as Christmas gifts for children or other family members. Most breeders do not recommend this. A better idea is to give Westie related gifts, leashes, grooming tools and then bring your puppy home when all the excitement has died down.
It is generally not a good idea to surprise someone with a living, breathing gift, even if you are positive that the individual wants a puppy and a Westie puppy in particular. That individual should get the joy of picking out his/her own puppy or young adult. A book with lots of pictures or a toy Westie make a wonderful presentation and can also be beautifully gift wrapped too.
Weaning and Feeding Pups:
Good breeders will make sure their pups go to new homes with a small supply of the food they are used to, plus fairly detailed instructions about times and amounts to feed the pup. Ask about what brand of Westie food they use and why they use that particular one. If they make their own Westie food, ask them about the ingredients and why they have included each one.
Socializing your Puppies Before They Go To New Homes:
A good breeder will ensure that pups learn to interact with humans in different age brackets, especially children. They will often invite neighbors children in to play with the pups, but under supervision.
Pups should also be socialized to deal with new situations although for health reasons, it is risky to take a puppy out in public until it has had its second set of shots. Ways to prepare pups to dealing with new situations is to put them into different locations, or give them new and odd toys.
Choosing a Male or Female:
Temperamentally, there is very little difference between sexes in Westies. Each has its pros and cons. There is a crossover and always the exception to the rule. Spayed and neutered animals do not have many of the negative characteristics of their sex.
Males can be easily trained to use an urination post in the garden, thus keeping the garden healthy and odor free. Many fanciers find the males to be more affectionate. Females are slightly smaller, are not as strong, and are therefore easier to walk and carry.
Choosing a Puppy or Adult Westie:
The advantage of getting a puppy; aside from its irresistible cutenessis; is that you can raise it by yourself from the beginning, and participate in its training and socialization every step of the way.
The disadvantage is that training a puppy requires a great deal of time and patience. Busy families should keep in mind that puppies cannot be left alone for more than a few hours at a time. They need plenty of trips outside, frequent meals, and lots of interaction with people.
Adult Westies, whether purchased directly from a breeder or adopted from a rescue group, can be ideal for people who want a Westie with fewer needs. Mature Westies tend to be calmer; some are already house-trained and know some basic obedience.
The key to the decision is the lifestyle of the adoptive household. If there are lots of people around, and they are able to keep a puppy active and clean up after it, then a puppy may be the best choice.
However, if there are constraints on cleaning up, exercising or lengths of time the Westie must be alone, an older pup or adult Westie may be better choice.
(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing the health of any animal. You should always consult and check with your own vet or veterinarian.)
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The West Highland Terrier
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
The West Highland White Terrier, or Westie, came into being during the middle of the nineteenth century. According to one legend, a Cairn Terrier breeder in Scotland inadvertently got white puppies in his litter. Those white puppies were then specifically bred to obtain the West Highland White Terrier breed. The Westie would, therefore, simply be a white Cairn Terrier.
A variation on this legend claims that the Westie was bred from the white puppies of both Cairn and Scottish Terriers. This was done so that the dog, which was used to hunt, would not be mistaken as a fox.
The AKC (American Kennel Club) originally registered the Westie in 1908 under the breed name Roseneath Terrier. In 1909 the name was changed to West Highland White Terrier.
The Westie has short legs and averages between 10- and 11-inches high. A healthy weight for these dogs is between 15 and 22 pounds. They have small, balanced, tough frames and relatively short tails. As their name implies, the West Highland White Terrier is always white. They have a double-coated in order to keep them insulated and protect them in bad weather. The top coat is generally about two inches long, hard and straight and the undercoat is thick and soft.
The West Highland White Terrier is easy to groom. Despite their long coat, they are light shedders. Regular brushing with a soft bristled brush and occasional trimming of the hair around their eyes is all that is required.
Most Westies are not lazy lap dogs. They tend to be highly energetic, curious, intelligent, alert, friendly, and courageous. Westies crave attention and activity. Left alone for long periods, they can become restless and may get into mischief. This breed loves to dig and may be destructive to gardens and flowerbeds. Westies also have a tendency to enjoy the sound of their own voice. While they don’t typically bark just for the sake of it, they will bark to announce visitors or outdoor activity. This makes them excellent watchdogs.
West Highland White Terriers have a natural hunting instinct. Their initial reaction when spotting a squirrel or bird will likely be to chase it. Even a well-trained Westie may be unpredictable. For this reason, Westie’s should always remain within fenced yards or on a leash.
The Westie is normally a healthy breed, though they can be prone to chronic skin problems. Their life expectancy is 14 years or more.
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Westie Puppies – Success Tips in Housetraining Your West Highland Terrier Puppy
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Perhaps the best way to train your westie puppies not to relieve themselves in your house is to never let the behavior start in the first place. Learning to anticipate your westie puppies need to ‘go’ takes time, and extra attention to your pups when they are small, but it should make the learning process less stressful for everyone.
First you need to accept the fact that accidents will happen. Westie puppies under three or four months of age have very little bladder control, and do not realize they have to urinate until they are doing it. There are times of the day, though, when you can predict that your westie pups will relieve themselves. By taking them outside in advance of these times, keeping them there until they are done, and then praising them soundly afterward, you are setting up situations in which your westie pups will succeed.
Your west highland terrier puppies will need to urinate immediately after waking up in the morning, or after a nap. If your westie pups start to go before you can get them outside, make a startling, but not frightening noise to try to stop them. Then take your westie pups to their potty place, and if they finish there, give them praise.
It is much easier to predict when your westie pups are about to go to sleep. This is another time when they need to relieve themselves. Also, pups have an automatic reflex to relieve themselves within one-half to one hour after eating. Establish a routine for your westie pups of regular eating, play, and potty times throughout the day. There are other signs of when they need to be taken to their potty place – the pups will become restless, sniffing and circling around as they instinctually try to find a place that has been used before.
If it seems like you need to be constantly watching them to ensure quick and easy housetraining, this is probably true. Some trainers recommend keeping your pups at the end of a six-foot leash, so they cannot wander too far. Or use baby gates to confine them to a single room. Others recommend crating your westie pups for much of the day, letting them out at intervals to relieve themselves, eat, relieve themselves, play, and then back into the crate for a nap.
Crating your west highland terrier puppies, or confining them to a very small area with baby gates or barriers, is recommended if you cannot watch the puppy for several hours at a time. This takes advantage of your westie dogs natural desire to keep themselves and their bedding clean. Take them to their potty place immediately upon letting them out of confinement.
(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions of westies or other animals and their treatments is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing the health of any animal. You should always consult and check with your own vet or veterinarian.)
I do hope that you have found the article of use to you.
Good health and happiness
Jeff Cuckson
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West Highland White Terriers – a Wonderful Breed Apart
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
West Highland White Terriers are furry coated dogs, with dots for coal black eyes and button noses.
Why are West Highland White Terrier puppies sought after by many dog lovers? Because these friendly creatures are well-behaved, loyal and affectionate dogs, who may be pocket sized (average a 10-11 inches tall), but are highly intelligent animals.
You won’t have a hard time training these dogs, whether solely as house pets, or for show. Their keen intelligence makes it seem like play. However, they learn better and best to training sessions that are done on a schedule.
Brush their white coats two to three times a week, to keep it shiny and clean. If you do intend to enter them for competition, make sure your pet is regularly trimmed, plucked and stripped of his or her coat.
A West Highland white terrier lives an average of 15+ years, and usually has a litter of two to five puppies.
What is the history behind the West Highland White Terrier breed? This breed originated in Scotland developed in the high mountains of West Scotland, to hunt vermin. They claim a common ancestry to the Scotch Terrier.
References to the existence of the West Highland White Terrier can be seen as early as the 18th century, like one painting done by Sir Edwin Landseer. The piece entitled “The Breakfast Party” clearly features the West Highland Terriers.
Another name of the West Highland White Terrier, is as the Poltalloch terrier. The name refers to the home of Col. E.D. Malkolm, the first breeder of these breed. In 1907, the breed then registered as the Roseneath terrier, little Skye and Cairn. Then in 1909, AKC officially changed the breed’s name to what it is known as today, West Highland White Terrier breed.
In the past West Highland White Terriers, were considered to belong to the one breed, with Dandie Dinmont, Skye, Cairn and Scottish Terriers. However, although they share common ancestors, selective breeding resulted in the differences between their coat type and colors.
A surprising fact about this breed is, given that the West Highland White Terrier was originally bred to traipse the steep and rugged mountain sides, Westies are well adjusted to today’s living conditions. As long as they are walked several times a day, they are good apartment dwellers.
It’s not that hard to see then that the West Highland White Terrier definitely qualifies as one of man’s best friends.
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West Highland Terrier Rescue – What to Expect When You Bring a Westie Rescue Dog Home
Thursday, September 8th, 2011Congratulations on your choice to bring home a West Highland Terrier rescue dog. By electing to adopt one of the rescued Westies, you are giving an older dog a chance to find a loving new home
In many ways, this is simpler than going through the 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 the way the dog might grieve for its previous family. People who volunteer keep the dog’s needs foremost, and are choosy about the 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 the dogs are waiting for placement, so most charge an adoption fee to cover these expenses. Additionally, you will be required to have the dog spayed or neutered, if it has not already been.
Many perfectly behaved Westies find their way into rescue. However, the stress of change, long stays in kennels, and grief at the loss of an owner, may make even the 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 the moment it arrives in your home, just as you would with a puppy. At the 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.
Adopted dogs that have been abused or neglected may need continued veterinary care. If you are willing to take on the extra commitment of caring for this kind of dog, you should be prepared for the extra expense and lingering health problems. Find your veterinarian right away, and keep in close contact with him or her.
After your Westie is settled into your home, you may still expect at least one last home visit from the organization that provided your dog. Westie rescuers are determined that the terriers will be well placed. In many cases, you can turn to them for advice that will help make the adoption process a joy for both you and your dog.
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I do hope that you have found the article of use to you.
Jeff Cuckson
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