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My male westie is 8 years old and 26 pounds, what is the best wieght for him?

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:09:17 +0000

What is the average weight for an older westie, I believe he is getting a bit lazy, we have cut the portions, but not seeing a substabtial change yet.

Usually westies weigh about 15-22 pounds but of course it depends on his height. He may be a healthy weight. You won't see a substantial loss with just decreasing his intake. Just like humans, they need exercise as well. Take him for walks and cut out treats and/or table scraps. Before putting him on a diet (i.e. diet food) speak with the vet.

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About dog grooming. Do certain breeds have to have certain cuts? 10 points dog owners!!?

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:07:27 +0000

I am considering getting a dog, and I have never owned a dog before. The two breeds I really like, are the Westie, and the Miniature Schnauzer. I know these two breeds need to be groomed regularly, as their fur grows long… I have seen a lot of westies with like short hair on their back, and long hair going down under their bellies, and I was wondering, does it HAVE to be like that? Cant you go to a dog gromer and ask them to have it all short, and the same length all over? More for practical reasons, as I would prefer to take a dog on long walks through the forest and the beach, and it's just not very practical….Would a westie get like too cold in winter with a summer cut in winter? I would get it a dog coat of course…

As long as you're not showing the dog you can cut its "hair" any way you like it. The dog doesn't care! I keep my Mini Schnauzer's "hair" cut short for convenience sake. Still, they need to be brushed a few times a week. And if the dog is wearing a coat, sweater, etc., make sure that you brush out their "underarm hair" as the clothing will create mats. BTW - the longer hair on the legs & under belly is called a skirt. Libby has a short skirt & "Andy Rooney eyebrows." I hate it when I can't see her adorable eyes!

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do west highland white terriers have baby teeth?

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:08:55 +0000

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.

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Where can I find a West Highland White Terrier?

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:08:04 +0000

That's in a pound or in a puppy mill In California?
Near Los Angeles?
Thanks so much! ^-^

For dogs in shelters, you can try petfinder.org. Type in your zip code. Many Westies are pulled from shelters by rescue organizations. Here are some links:

http://www.westierescue.com/
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/rescue/

Petfinder (search by breed and area)
http://www.petfinder.com//index.html

If you are not familiar with this breed, I suggest you thoroughly research them. They look like cute, white fluffy fur-balls, but they are feisty terriers through and through. Also, some Westies will end up in Scottish Terrier rescue. You may want to add this to a list to search. Good luck.

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Westie Wanted!?

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:10:26 +0000

Does anyone have a west highland white terrier puppy for sale for under $350 in the state of maine? or do you know anyone who does?

You can't find a quality puppy that cheap. Try looking at the West Highland White Terrier Club of America website. There will be lots of good info on it as well as lists of breeders by state.

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does anyone have a westie for sale near Chelmsford ?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:04:03 +0000

i would like to buy a westie puppy and i live in chelmsford. does anyone know of or has one for sale
can you also tell me how much if you know

Find a breeder. Or look on pets4homes.co.uk - that's where we found my cocker spaniel puppy

Why not look in rescue homes! You might find what you're looking for!

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what are some good names for our female westie puppy?

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:09:46 +0000

we are getting a west highland terrier female puppy, and we cannot decide what to name her. it would be awesome if anyone could give us some ideas!

Dot
Jessi
Scamps
Mandy
Lu lu
Lily
Abby
Patches
Rosie
Bella

These are all good names for a female puppy. Good luck on choosing.

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Are the maryland westie breeders a reliable place to buy a dog?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:06:36 +0000

I am looking for a westie puppy, and I was wondering whether they were/looked reliable? Also, anyone who has reviews/who has bought from them/has complaints, please tell me what you think. I have included a URL here just incase some puppy experts want to take a look at it and tell what they think in terms of whether it looks reliable.

http://marylandwestiebreeders.com/md-puppies-for-sale/

HELLLLLLLLLL NO

puppymill go between.

http://www.westieclubamerica.com/breederlisting.html Breeder listings from the Parent club.

From their crappy contract

"In the unlikely event of the death of the puppy within one (1) year from its birth due to genetics, the Breeder shall replace the pet with another of equivalent value at no cost to the Buyer within 120 days. All conditions set forth in paragraph 20 shall apply." A reputable breeder will give you two or more and either replace the pup OR give you your money back

" In the event of any litigation in connection with this contract, both the Seller and the Buyer shall each be responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs. The venue and jurisdiction for litigation arising out of or related to this contract shall lie exclusively in Miami-Dade County, Florida. In the event the Buyer prevails in litigation, the total awarded value shall not exceed the value of the original purchase price." < FLORIDA! Yeah no if they are MARYLAND breeders why would they need to hold court in FLORIDA

"You must follow PUREBRED BREEDERS, LLC recommended nutritional program, including feeding only premium dog foods and NuVet vitamin supplement listed in the paperwork that we give you at the time of purchase. You must retain all receipts for food and vitamins to show you are abiding by this guarantee." HA

" Usually the puppy will ship within 7 to 14 days, but occasionally a puppy may need additional time with the Breeder before shipping." If they are ready to go they shouldn't need another one to two weeks. Perfect Parvo incubation time btw.

"Temperament issues are not covered under this guarantee as they can be caused by a lack of training, discipline or proper dog socialization." yeah and they can also be due to BAD BREEDING!

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Monty - 11 week old west highland terrier puppy.?

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:07:25 +0000

i would like to feed him with Hill's puppy food, how much should I be giving him daily? Monty gets fed twice a day am and pm. The sample food i received from the vets does not give advice on the amount. Can anyone help?

It really depends on how much he weighs. Assuming that he's 10 pounds, you should feed him 1 1/2 pounds. If he's more than that, 20 pound puppies should be fed 2 1/2 cups. Feed him 3 times a day. Hope I helped, and good luck!

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Are westie puppies harder to house train?

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:09:15 +0000

puppy training

Training has much more to do with the owner than the breed. The key is always exercise. Long walks tend to make a dog more relaxed and therefore much more responsive to training.

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