| 51 | West Highland White Terriers - Make Your Westie Famous Preview: The West Highland White Terrier or Westie, has it's origin, as the name suggests, in the western Scottish Highlands. They were originally bred for controlling the population of rats, fox, otter and other vermin The West highland White Terrier (also known as the Westie) is a elegant looking dog with beautiful eyes (this is my favourite feature). ... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 52 | Westie Dog Poo Pile - Please Pick It Up Preview: I really do not hope your are eating something, but did you know that you can get a fake dog poo in long or round bits for a joke. My younger son had initiated this research of mine, by asking why I pick up the dog's business, even though he had done it on the grass. As a slight diversion, I found out that the meaning of pepper - our westie dog... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 53 | Westie Puppies For Sale – 7 Important Questions To Ask Your West Highland Terrier Breeder Preview: Let’s say you’ve made up your mind on the breed you want, which is a cute westie puppies for sale. The next step to take is finding a responsible breeder. You can do that from the parent club website or even at a Westie show. Local club Breeder Referral Officers may be able to help you find a breeder in your area. Find out if they are AKC regist... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 54 | West Highland WhiteTerrier Grooming - Key Considerations Preview: Whether you intend to show your Westie, or keep him for a household pet, the first key to West Highland Terrier grooming is to start while he is a puppy. Take your Westie to his first groomer appointment after he has had all of his shots, at approximately 14 weeks. Acclimate your dog to the grooming process, and he will grow to accept it as part ... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 55 | Westie Pups - Tips for Success in Housetraining Preview: Perhaps the best way to train your westie pups not to relieve themselves in your house is to never let the behavior start in the first place. Learning to anticipate your westie puppies need to 'go' takes time, and extra attention to your pups when they are small, but it should make the learning process less stressful for everyone. First you need ... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 56 | Westie Pups - How to Prepare for Your Westie Puppy Preview: Just like when you bring home a new baby, you will need to prepare before you bring home your westie puppy. The needs of westie pups are not tremendous, but there are a few things that you must have in place to give your westie a safe, happy transition into your life. It is much easier and safer to prevent your west highland terrier pup from gett... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 57 | Westie Merchandise that Benefits your Dog Preview: There are many places to find Westie merchandise, but before you make a purchase for yourself or your Westie, consider first a retailer or non-profit organization that uses sales of Westie merchandise to benefit the breed. WestieMed, Inc. is a non-profit organization that specifically targets rescued Westies that are injured or ill. Along with do... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 58 | Westies Dogs – Please Consider Adopting an Older Westie Dog Preview: Everybody loves a baby animal and Westie puppies are adorable, but new dog purchasers often do not realize the commitment they are making when they bring a puppy home. For those want the companionship of Westies dogs, but do not have the knowledge or patience to endure the training process, rescuing an older Westie dog may be the right alternati... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 59 | Westies Dogs and Your Children Preview: Almost without exception, breeders will advertise that their favorite terrier, westies dogs, are good with children. However, terrier enthusiasts, and westie rescue organizations, tell a different story. Before you bring your terrier into a home with small children, be sure you understand the westie personality, and how they might react to your ... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 60 | Westies for Sale - Avoiding the Perils of Purebred Puppy Purchases Preview: In the purebred West Highland Terrier puppy market, there are few rules or laws governing who may breed dogs, and then advertise Westies for sale. Both ancestry and the breeding environment will affect the quality of the Westies offered for sale, and some breeders are a lot less careful about these details than others. Never buy the first Westie... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 61 | Westie Rescue Centres Preview: The aim of a Westie rescue centre such as the one at: http://www.westierescuescheme.org.uk/ is for rescuing and re-housing unwanted westie dogs. There are many other westie rescue sites such as the one at: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/IL112.html from Missouri - Illinois Representative welcomes you! Working in cooperation with the Westie Res... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 62 | West Highland White Terriers- Fascinating Facts Preview: West Highland White Terriers began their history as the undesirable white offspring of the dark-colored Cairn Terrier. With the dog's popularity today, it is hard to believe that the early Westies were usually drowned or shot. One breeder, though, Colonel Edward Donald Malcolm of Poltalloch, is credited with recognizing the potential of the white... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 63 | Westies Puppies - How to Prepare for Your Westie Puppy Preview: Just like when you bring home a new baby, you will need to prepare before you bring home your westie puppy. The needs of westies puppies are not tremendous, but there are a few things that you must have in place to give your westie a safe, happy transition into your life. It is much easier and safer to prevent your west highland terrier pup from ... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 64 | West Highland White Terrier - Westies - Training Success Tips Preview: The West Highland Terrier is a friendly dog, and is considered easier to handle and train than other terriers, such as the Scottish Terrier. Still, it possesses the bold, dynamic terrier temperament, and has to be trained in a manner appropriate for the breed. Your West Highland Terrier training begins from the moment you bring your terrier home.... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 65 | West Highland Terrier Rescue Dog - What To Expect When You Bring It Home Preview: Congratulations on your choice to bring home a West Highland Terrier rescue dog. By electing to adopt one of the rescued Westies, you are giving an older dog a chance to find a loving new home In many ways, this is simpler than going through the arduous process of training a westie terrier puppy. However, there still are steps you will need to ta... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 66 | Westies Dogs - Footcare Health Tips Preview: Westies dogs’ owners delight in the companionship their dogs give them during long and leisurely walks. But this activity should be one that brings pleasure to both. How can you ensure that your dog also enjoys these activities? First, you’ll need to get your dog accustomed to having his paws handled and manipulated. These are important Westie... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 67 | Putting A Dog To Sleep Preview: I was talking to a friend of mine today and I asked him how his kids (dogs) were. He lives on his own and the standing joke is - "does he want to do a swap with his dogs and my kids?" He informed me very sadly that he had to get the older dog put to sleep. I knew the dog was quite old, but I knew from his expression and my own experience that it... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 68 | Scottish Terrier Dogs - Important Facts Preview: Scottish Terriers are short-legged dogs, at a height of ten to eleven inches, comparatively heavy-boned, yet deceivingly trim. They are agile and sporty pets. Moreover, their intelligence, playfulness and loyalty make them popular pets. Historically, they were the first standard for their breed, back in 1880. So even today, when someone says Ter... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 69 | The Sporting Westie Terrier Preview: Because it is intelligent and energetic, a Westie terrier is well suited for a number of dog events. Some competitions it might participate in are geared toward the Westie's natural instinct to hunt down prey and pursue it into its den. There are other events, though, in which it can compete with dogs of all breeds. Being bred for using its sens... (more) Published By: Jeff Cuckson Submitted: 02 July,2005 |
| 70 | Are Your Fish Sick? Preview: Keeping a fish tank is a wonderful and relaxing hobby, but it can turn stressful if your fish start to die off. The most common cause of fish disease is poor water quality so it is vital that you perform regular maintenance on the tank, making sure you do a partial water change periodically and clean out any waste or uneaten food so it does not de... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 02 July,2005 |