| Everybody loves a baby animal and Westie puppies | | | | When you encounter a Westie puppy, you only have |
| are adorable, but new dog purchasers often do not | | | | the breed standards to give you an idea of what kind |
| realize the commitment they are making when they | | | | of dog it will grow into. Although Westhighland dogs |
| bring a puppy home. For those want the | | | | have a typical personality type, there are variations |
| companionship of Westies dogs, but do not have the | | | | from dog to dog. The full-grown Westie is a know |
| knowledge or patience to endure the training process, | | | | quantity. The Westie dog you meet is what you will |
| rescuing an older Westie dog may be the right | | | | get, and you can quickly determine if it will fit into your |
| alternative. | | | | home. |
| When considering an older West highland terrier dog, | | | | It may seem like rescuing an older Westie provides |
| the first thing that many people think is that they would | | | | you with an 'instant dog,' but that is not the case. At |
| be getting a dog with problems, either genetic | | | | first they might become confused, upon arriving at a |
| problems common to Westies, or behavioral problems | | | | new home, and need to be reminded of their basic |
| from improper training. The truth is, many Westie dogs | | | | training. However, even allowing a few weeks of extra |
| go to shelters for reasons that have nothing to do with | | | | special care is easier and less stressful than the rigors |
| the dogs' inherent qualities. Every year, dog owners die, | | | | of training a puppy. |
| move to retirement homes, change jobs, get divorced, | | | | (Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site |
| have new babies, or, unfortunately, simply tire of the | | | | relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions |
| responsibility of caring for a dog. | | | | of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for |
| The advantages of older dogs are many. They have | | | | informational purposes only and is not meant to be a |
| already finished teething, and no longer feel the urge to | | | | substitute for the advice provided by your own |
| chew holes in your shoes, rugs, and furniture. Westie | | | | veterinarian. You should not use the information |
| dogs that are older have grown used to sleeping | | | | contained herein for diagnosing the health of any |
| through the night while their people sleep, as opposed | | | | animal. You should always consult and check with your |
| to westie puppies, who wake up and whine. Older pets | | | | own vet or veterinarian.) |
| will have already been housetrained and also should | | | | I do hope that you have found the article of use to |
| know the meaning of the word 'no,' making their | | | | you. |
| continued training that much easier. | | | | |