West Highland White Terriers

my 5 month old westie puppy chews on just about everything, and has a wobbly back tooth(top of his mouth, to the back left). i was just wondering if westies have baby teeth? anyone help

Yes, of course, all puppies have baby teeth. It sounds like he is about to lose a tooth or teeth.

how old do they have to be to be taken on a walk?
do they like to swim? in spas?
will they get lonely (male)?
will they run with you if you are jogging?
are they hard to train (sit, stop, come when called, potty trained)?
and any general things i should know. my puppy is 5 and a half weeks old, and i get him on the 20th of november

They should not be walked away from your home until they have had their third shots, about 12 weeks, depending on when the series was begun.
A spa has way too much chlorine for a Westie’s skin. They have super sensitive skin.
Yes, they are very lonely if left alone, but they don’t need a dog friend. They usually prefer to be the only dog in the family.
They aren’t great for jogging, as their legs are so short..But, they like short but brisk walks.
They are an easy breed to train, if you know what you are doing.
Congratulations!! on getting a new puppy.
Here are some good tips:

http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/new-puppy.html

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/tpuppy.html

Westies are prone to allergies, so require a high quality food. Don’t feed anything with corn in it, and the food should have as little grain as possible.
Bathe only using a gentle soap. such as Nutrogena or pure castile soap. ( the clear bars)

Where can I find a legal breeder in Missouri?

I see two breeders in your state from the WHWTCA

http://www.westieclubamerica.com/breederlisting.html

I have 2 pure-breed Westies, and lately they’ve been pulling their hair out, a lot of the time until their skin bleeds. Also, my older one has black patches on the skin on her stomach. What could be causing this and how can I fix it?

Unfortunately they are the number 1 breed for allergies & skin issues now that the breed has been so over & poorly bred. Your best option is to go to vet dermatologist for the best diagnosis & treatment. Until then only bathe in hypo shampoo so nothing bothers skin & switch food to one that is grain-free so if of the cheap fillers like corn, wheat can start to leave their body though it does take around 2 mo to fully leave.

I have decided to get a Westie, and I am going to do a LOT of research but is there anything (good or bad) i should know about Westies? Thank you!!

Also, please don’t tell me I should get a lab or something cause my family and I have decided to get a Westie

We decided to get a Westie because they are supposedly among the hypoallergenic breeds – my adult son was very allergic to our Corgis, clouds of dog hair. We located a 4 month old male and I’ve loved him since the minute I first held him, he’s now 51/2 yrs. old; the female, now 41/2 years old also came into the house at 4 months old. I am crazy about these spirited, awesome dogs BUT:

1. Never let them off leash no matter how well trained and obedient they are, you’ll lose them at the first sightng of a squirrel or rabbit – these dogs are hardwired to hunt vermin;

2. The female has airborne allergies in the spring which once identified is managed without the regular use of steroids. Because I knew that this breed is prone to allergies/skin problems I opted not to feed kibble/canned food and they are both raw fed (BARF). Touch wood, no problems as yet with the male;

3. They need regular grooming; you don’t have to pay to have them stripped (it’s very expensive, I was quoted $85.00 each dog) unless you plan to show them. Their coats will be softer and curlyish if they are just trimmed.

4. It’s especially important with this breed to do dog training because they do tend to be on the obstinate/stubborn. Both are smart and were very easy to train.

5. Both were easy to crate train and have had the run my house without accidents since they were a year old. I have Christmas bells hung from the doorknob on the back door which they ring when they want to go out. Neither one was a chronic chewer or destructive and any time something was chewed it was my fault for leaving the closet door open. The female is a lapdog, the male more aloof but very cuddly at times. They are actually both very sweet dogs.

Knowing all of the above I wouldn’t hesitate to get another or ever regret getting my 2 Westies. Enjoy your pup.

I Need Help I Want to Find I Cute Female West Highland White Terrier
For A Reasonable Price! And In Texas Please Help Me Soon!! Put Website Links!

Whenever I want information on a particular breed I always look up their club. Here is the West Highland White Terrier Club of America:

http://www.westieclubamerica.com/

Here is their breeders page, 13 of which are in Texas:

http://www.westieclubamerica.com/breederlisting.html