| West Highland Terriers or "Westies" originated in the | | | | For hunting of small game, these terriers really cannot |
| West Highlands of Scotland. These terriers were | | | | be beat. These hunters keep at it until they have found |
| originally bred to go after small game. It is said that their | | | | their prey. Their determination is one of their inborn |
| breeding came about after another terrier was | | | | traits as a small game hunter. They are fantastic to |
| mistakenly shot Another breeder had a few white | | | | work with and a joy on the hunting field. These terriers |
| pups in the litter and bred those exclusively to become | | | | have a natural ability to hunt and also to play. Their |
| the West Highland White terriers of today. A Westie is | | | | good nature is what truly endears them to dog lovers. |
| very friendly and has a jaunt about his step. This breed | | | | For Westie owners, they really would not have it any |
| is very hardy and needs a walk every day for | | | | other way. These dogs are also champions on the |
| exercise. Westies have a better temperament than | | | | field of competition and have the AKC stamp of |
| most terriers and will not snap as much. They are | | | | approval. You can see a representative at the |
| recognized by the AKC and other top breeding | | | | Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. You can also |
| programs as a legitimate breed. | | | | see these at any AKC competition. |
| Westies are fun loving, and fun to be with. They need | | | | These adorable Westies have won Best of Show, |
| a small yard to be happy. They are also good | | | | Best of Breed, and even won several AKC events. |
| companions to be with, and all the love that you could | | | | Breeders have entered these dogs into all sorts of |
| ask for. However, the life can go right out of them if | | | | shows. They have won major competitions in any |
| you mistreat these precious dogs. They are good | | | | show that they have been entered into. They are |
| companions for those that have families and well | | | | champions of field, of breed and lovable companions |
| behaved children. They are a bit high strung, but are | | | | to any and all who take them into their homes. If you |
| well worth it to have as friends and companions. The | | | | want a loyal dog breed this is the only one to have. |
| heart of a warrior lies within their chests. | | | | |