West Highland Terrier Puppies
Once you find your quality breeder, the next step is to think seriously about the West Highland Terrier puppies. This breed’s puppies are great looking and by their looks, cry to be spoilt and indulged. However, you will find out soon enough that this is not a lapdog, though it very much looks like one.
A Lot of Personality in These Tiny Terriers
You will find out soon enough that West Highland Terrier puppies are very independent (bordering on domineering) in their behavior. They will be very accommodative as long as they do what they like – and that is chasing and running about the house. They have a very sunny disposition as long as you do not fuss too much about them. They definitely hate to be carried around and/or cuddled. They would love however, to follow you all over the house wherever you go.
The West Highland White Terriers are also very curious by nature, love to dig and investigate and often can ingest things that they are not supposed to. They often catch insects and other things that may crawl around in their environment. Since they are so small, they might get hurt while getting in between the legs of the people around the house. Hence, it is always a good idea to have a secure playpen in the house where they can play without the danger of getting hurt.
These puppies need to be socialized from very early age or they would grow aggressive and difficult to control. Though they are diminutive in size, they have a lot of spunk and they cannot be bullied into good behavior. Consistent training will be required for three to six months until this West Highland Terrier puppy get the basics of what is expected of it.
West Highland Terrier puppies are extremely intelligent and training them is not very hard as long as it is done patiently and with positive reinforcement. They are happy with attention, care and comfort but they hate to be carried. They are independent dogs whose behavior is clearly that of a predator, owing to its ancestry of being a hunting dog.
When you go to a breeder, ensure that you describe what you want your West Highland Terrier puppy to be by way of temperament. A good breeder would have studied the temperament of the parents and the puppies and be able to choose the right match for you. West Highland Terrier puppy care is not much, compared to the joy you will get from this spirited little powder puff.
