Westies, which are actually known as West Highland White Terriers are some of the best dogs that stand out against the crowd of dogs. They have a lovable character that makes them all the more wanted. They are a cute breed that is unbiased, friendly and very jovial as well.
The Westies are cute and extremely fascinating lap dogs that are small and cute, 20 pounds in size with a bundle of white fur. If you are searching for a calm and quiet dog, then you should not go for this breed of dogs.

You would be surprised to know that a Westie responds to your talking. If you have started talking to your dog, you would be amazed to see that he is responding well and actually carries on with the conversation!

The Westie has an overconfidence nature that is accompanied by an air of attitude. No task or no threat is big for these terriers. They can however sometimes fall into trouble because of this overconfidence.

If you are planning to dig a deep hole, your terrier will help you. Westies love to dig and they can dig a quick hole. That makes them also reliable hunters who can hunt for vermin in the split of a second. Their tails are also designed in a way so that they can be pulled to safety if required. It is, however, advisable, not to pull them by their tail.

Westies can really bark loud! They have a very loud voice that can also be heard from underground tunnels. This bark can also save them from danger at times and also provide a relief for your ears.

Westies have the gift of being protected by two coats. The wiry topcoat helps them to shed the dirt that accumulates when they dig through and the soft undercoat helps to keep them warm and cozy. These dogs prone to sunburn, so do not forget to apply a sunscreen lotion on them.

Westies are known to be strong willed and thus it is important that they are trained well. They are a very intelligent breed and they are capable of taking up different kinds of training methods and also capable of performing various tricks.

Westies are a dog with a uniform color on all. While many other breeds of dogs are gifted with a number of different colors, all Westies is known to possess just one color that makes identifying them easy. Always be sure to have an identification mark for your dog as it becomes difficult to identify the same.

Westies are known to be very nosy and curious by nature. They can smell any kind of danger of un-uniformity and can be there to protect you always. With a Westie beside you, you can walk with peace of mind!!