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Breeding All About It

Each month we will feature a new breed to better help and inform you about the different breeds of dogs available. If you are looking for a dog we would encourage you to visit one of the many rescue sites available. Past archived issues of breeds are also available.

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This Months Feature:

March

West Highland White Terrier

Tess (Customer Since 2007)

A true Irish dog and a perfect St Patrick's Day Companion!

AKC Ranking: 36

Family: Terrier

Area of Origin: Scotland

Date of Origin: 1800's

History: 

The West Highland White Terrier shares its roots with the other terriers of Scotland, proving itself on Fox, Badger, and various vermin. At one time the Westie, Dandie Dinmont, Skye, Cairn, and Scottish terriers were all considered one breed with considerable diversity. The Westie first gained attention in 1907 as the Poltalloch Terrier, named for the home of Col. E.D. Malcolm, who had been breeding the short-legged white terriers for the previous 60 years. The breed has gone under several different names, including Roseneath, Poltalloch, White Scottish, Little Skye, and Cairn Terrier. In fact, the AKC first registered it as the Roseneath Terrier in 1908, but the name was changed to West Highland White Terrier in 1909. Since that date it has made quite a name for itself, establishing itself as one of the most competitive terriers in the show ring and one of the most popular terriers in the home.

Temperament: 

The busy Westie is happy, curious, and always in the thick of things. It is affectionate and demanding, one of the friendliest terriers. It is not friendly, however, toward small animals. It enjoys a daily romp in a safe area or a walk on lead, as well as playtime at home. It is independent and somewhat stubborn. It barks and digs.

Upkeep: 

The Westie enjoys the outdoors, but it can also function as an indoor dog if taken for regular exercise. It needs either a short to moderate walk on leash or a good game in the yard every day. It should sleep inside in all but the mildest climates. Its wire coat needs combing two or three times weekly, plus shaping every three months. Shaping for pets is by clipping and for show dogs is by stripping. In some areas, it may be difficult to keep the coat white. 

                                     At A Glance

Energy Level
Exercise Requirements
Playfulness
Affection Level
Friendliness toward dogs
Friendliness toward other pets
Friendliness toward strangers
Ease of training
Watchdog ability
Protection ability
Grooming requirements
Cold tolerance
Heat tolerance
Weight	15-21 Lbs
Height	10-11 "
Life Span	12-14 Years

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