What are the pros and cons of westies?

1. What is bad about a Westie?
2. Are Westies easy to look after?
3. Do Westies bark a lot?
4. Why do Westies skin turn black?
5. Are Westies hard to potty train?
6. Do Westies like to cuddle?
7. Do Westies chew furniture?
8. Are Westies high maintenance?
9. Do Westies shed?
10. Are Westies good for first time owners?
11. Do all Westies ears stand up?
12. What is Westie jaw?
13. Do Westies bite?

What is bad about a Westie?

West Highland White Terriers can suffer from skin problems, a serious endocrine system disease called Addison's disease, a serious liver disease (copper toxicosis), cataracts, a degenerative brain disease, joint problems, and more. Read more about Westie Health.

Are Westies easy to look after?

Westies are loving and loyal little dogs who adapt easily to a variety of home environments. They have happy, fun-loving personalities and love family life which has made them popular pets. Originally bred to hunt vermin, nowadays you're more likely to see a Westie keeping their owner company than out hunting!

Do Westies bark a lot?

Tell Your Westie “No” When They Continuously Bark.

Westies are very intelligent dogs. They can pick up on your commands very easily, so when you tell them “no” they will understand that you don't want them to do something. Telling them no often when they constantly bark will help to teach them not to bark constantly.

Why do Westies skin turn black?

Hyperpigmentation: When a Dog's Tummy Has Turned Black. If your dog's tummy turned black, trauma such as chronic licking, scratching or a skin infection could have happened months ago. ... People often think this is a sudden change in skin color, but most cases of hyperpigmentation happen over time.

Are Westies hard to potty train?

There are a couple of reasons why potty training can be difficult for little dogs, like Westies. ... A little dog will sometimes find a place to go in the house, most likely not a place they frequent, like a convenient corner of a room. Another thought is that people treat small dogs differently than they do larger dogs.

Do Westies like to cuddle?

Westies are one of the most friendly and responsive breeds of dogs when it comes to cuddling. They make an adorable pet, and their friendly attitude towards cuddling indicates their fondness and the willingness to develop a healthy bond with their human companion.

Do Westies chew furniture?

They are just like the infants in that they will chew/gnaw on anything available that will offer them "teething relief". Several approaches can help. Have plenty of chew toys available.

Are Westies high maintenance?

West Highland White Terrier

If you're considering a small- to medium-sized dog for your new easygoing companion, a Westie makes an excellent pet. Most are moderately energetic, easy to train, and relatively healthy. This breed requires some grooming but does not need trimming regularly.

Do Westies shed?

Westies live about 14 years. If you have plenty of energy to exercise them, they are an attractive and fun breed that does not shed much.

Are Westies good for first time owners?

Other breeds Robinson recommends for first-time dog owners include three smaller breeds – the West Highland terrier (Westie), the Cavalier King Charles spaniel and the shihtzu (pictured). She said Westies are generally sweet and petite, and they do well with obedience training. They are also nearly odorless.

Do all Westies ears stand up?

A Westie's ears stand up naturally on each side of its fluffy, happy face. At the opposite end is a perky, short tail, which, by nature's design, comes to a gradual point. As an adult, it is desirable for the male Westie to be 11 inches in height (the female 10 inches in height).

What is Westie jaw?

Westies & Besties Magazine

The UKs only West Highland Terrier Magazine. Opinion.

Do Westies bite?

Westies look like a plush toy, cuddly, everyone wants to play with them but a westie is a terrier and can really be dangerous if not 'trained' well and in time. ... Physical pain is another serious reason why your westie will bite: your westie will bite you even if he loves you when in pain of any origin.