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Personalised West Highland White Terrier Gifts

We have a huge collection of Personalised West Highland White Terrier Gifts for you to choose from. With everything from comfy beds to stylish bowls, we have some wonderful gifts for your Westie. Not only have we hand-picked the perfect selection of presents for your pooch, we also have an incredible selection of West Highland White Terrier inspired gifts for owners too. From suitcases to cushions, there’s something for everyone.

Introduction

The West Highland White Terrier is considered an ideal breed for first-time dog owners. Intelligent, outgoing, and loyal, they make great family pets and companions, but although eager to please, they’re also known to have a bit of a stubborn streak when it suits them.

History

The West Highland White Terrier’s origins can be traced as far back as the 1400s. Native to Scotland, they were bred to control vermin which included otters and foxes as well as rats in those days, and they share ancestral links to other Scottish breeds, including the Scottie dog, Cairn Terrier, and Dandie Dinmont.

Personality

Attractive, fun, and intelligent, the Westie is an adaptable, good-natured little dog that is known to form very strong bonds with its people. They make excellent watchdogs and will make a lot of noise if they spot something untoward, and while they can be a little mischievous, they are generally extremely loving and fun companions or playmates to have around.

Vitals

Height 25-28 cm at the shoulder
Weight 7-9 kg
Other names Westie or Westy, West Highland Terrier
Origin Scotland
Coat double coat of harsh, wavy or curly outer layer, and soft, short underlayer
Colour white
Eye Colour dark brown
Life Expectancy 12 to 16 years
Health Issues West Highland White Terriers are generally a healthy breed, but health issues than can arise include skin conditions and deafness.
Care Tips West Highland White Terriers are relatively high maintenance in terms of grooming. Grooming: daily brushing is needed to help prevent matting and knotting, and depending on the coat, hand-stripping may be needed twice each year. Feeding: two meals per day of high-quality food. Exercise: for this energetic breed, a minimum of one hour of exercise split into two walks daily is needed, ideally with free time off the lead to run, play, and let off steam in a secure garden. They love to explore, so any weaknesses in a fence will be found and exploited!

 

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