![]() Stripping is a method of removing loose, dead hair from the coat with your fingers. Clipping is giving your dog’s coat a cut with scissors or electric clippers. If you don’t want to or can’t do this, a professional groomer can do it during a full grooming session, which includes a bath and a nail trim. Male Westies should be groomed and their coats clipped or stripped a few times a year. The more experiences that they are exposed to while young, the more social they’ll be when they get older. While male Westies are friendly dogs, socialization is important from the time that they’re puppies, to help them gain confidence and lose any fear that they may have of new situations or people. They require patience and consistency in showing them the proper ways to behave. Their independent nature takes over and they want to do things their own way. It’s harder to get their attention when they’re young because all they want to do is play! Male Westies are smart and can be trained well. Since their puppy phase lasts longer, their training does too. It’s best to start training early with a male Westie. Male Pet Breed Overview Image Credit: BIGANDT.COM, Shutterstock ![]() Westies are favorites among people looking for an easy-going dog due to their intelligence, ease of care, and adaptable nature. They enjoy affection but are too active to be couch potatoes. While they enjoy being around their families, this is no lap dog. They have a confidence about them that makes them fun to be around but also brings out a bit of their mischievous side. This friendly dog gets along with everyone, including kids and other pets. Just don’t leave your Westie outdoors without supervision! With proper training, it can be discouraged. This is an inherited trait from their days as ratters. Start throwing a ball or squeaky toy, and you’ll wonder how a game of fetch can last so long.Īnother activity that a Westie loves is digging. You’ll see the transition happen before your eyes as they speed around the yard or dog park. Provided that they receive the proper amount of playtime, they’re agreeable to being home alone while you’re at work.Ī Westie’s calm nature can change once they get outdoors. They require daily exercise and mental stimulation. Westies have a sweet and gentle disposition and get excited whenever it’s time to play. They make wonderful family dogs, showing affection to every member of the household rather than bonding to just one person. Any type of living situation suits this dog fine, from apartments in the city to farmhouses in the country. Today, rather than chase rodents, the West Highland White Terrier is bred to be a family companion. It’s common to see them making their way through obstacle courses in agility classes. Originally bred for catching rodents, this quick and obedient dog loves any chance to be active. A West Highland White Terrier is lovingly referred to as a Westie. ![]()
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