This is a review on owning a West Highland terrier, I made the plunge 13 years ago & it may guide a prospective owner on how to avoid the pitfalls that we didn't know about despite doing research. Firstly some information on this breed of dog: THE BREED: The white West Highland terriers for some reason are often confused with the black Scottish terriers which are about the same size & shape & nicknamed 'Scotties'. The West highland terriers are nicknamed 'Westies' and were originally bred to hunt rabbits, rodents & would you believe foxes. Apparently they make the best rat catchers & can out perform a cat. They stand about ...  Read the complete review

As I sit here at my computer at my mums, Down by my feet lies a little white ball of now, rather aged, white fluff. My little ghostly shadow who sticks permanently by my side all the time I am visiting. If I speak honestly this little white ball of fluff is a main reason for me to visit here too. The lamp is on and the soft lighting, along with the way she is laying is reminiscent of an a-typical christmas card. You know the sort, dog curled up in front of blazing fire, stocking hanging expectantly at the side and my heart melts just looking at her. This little white ball of fluff is Heidi, my mothers much loved "leaving a job you've been at for 17 years" ...  Read the complete review

I have a West Highland Terrier 'Westie' called Jack. He is currently 4 years old and we have had him since he was a puppy. = As A Puppy = ---------------------- We brought Jack home at around 12-13 weeks old. He was really small and we nick named him 'Little Bear' because he looked like a baby polar bear! He was a very cheeky but a good puppy. He didn't eat any of the furniture and didn't destroy anything! The only thing he would try to do is steal the slippers and shoes, which didn't work out for him as he was just too small. But now when he gets excited he will go and get any type of shoe and run around the house with it in ...  Read the complete review

West Highland Terriers, or Westies as they are also known, are dogs with loads of personality. Although they were originally bred for hunting rodents, they make the perfect family pet. Westies are often known as the dog with "Napoleon Syndrome," they forget that they are small and quite often think they are 10 feet tall and can take on the world. They are very curious and courageous dogs. They will be the first one to examine and sniff out something new. I can't say enough about the loving temperament and disposition of these dogs. They are friendly to everyone, and enjoy the company of both adults and children. I have had Westies all my ...  Read the complete review

Westies were originally used as rat catchers but have since come a long way and are now a very popular choice for potential dog owners. They are both intelligent and athletic, always eager to get out and have a run, and can actually pick up some good speed considering their size. I recently lost my Westie to old age, her name was Kimble. I still remember the first day we got her, I was 7 years old and had recently lost our cairn terrier Duffy. We went to a breeder who had 2 cute 10 week old Westie's to purchase. One was hopping around like mad whilst the other sat quietly in the corner. My mum decided to go with the quiet one which at the time cost ...  Read the complete review