Does Anyone Own A White Highland Terrier? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

winston21 · 10-27-2008, 02:57 PM

Wondering if they are good dogs to own

C101Yorkie · 10-27-2008, 02:58 PM

Nope, sorry.

bchgirl · 10-27-2008, 02:59 PM

It's actually called a West Highland Terrier...

Nancy1999 · 10-27-2008, 03:05 PM

When I was looking for a dog, this is one of the breeds that appealed to me. The more I read about them the more I realized that they wouldn't fit into my lifestyle as well as a Yorkie. Although they are a small breed, from what I've read, they need lots of exercise, and can become destructive, if not given enough exercise. This may be something you might want to consider, depending on your lifestyle. I think they are just so cute.

C101Yorkie · 10-27-2008, 03:05 PM

Isn't it West Highland White Terrier?

Gracie2006 · 10-27-2008, 03:06 PM

I heard they can be quite temperamental. They need a job to do on a daily basis or they go nuts. They are cute as heck though.

winston21 · 10-27-2008, 03:08 PM

Oh Yea you are right w/ the name.

simonandhallie · 10-27-2008, 03:25 PM

Oh they are my other favorite breed

Before I got Simon I used to house-sit for a wonderful couple that had one, her name was Snoball and she was the light of my life! She lived to be 16 and sadly passed away but wow she was an amazing creature and I will always remember her.

There are also a few at doggie daycare and they have a lot of energy and tons of personality

winston21 · 10-27-2008, 03:57 PM

Thank You So Much For The Info About Them

Jilliebeanz96 · 10-27-2008, 04:03 PM

I was checking out animal planet online and they mention this type of dog...

Terrier Dog Breeds : Choosing a Dog : Dog Guide : Animal Planet

"The West Highland is all terrier — a large amount of Scotch spunk, determination, and devotion crammed into a small body."

Little Bit · 10-27-2008, 04:10 PM

I had a westie (West Highland White Terrier) and I can honestly say he was a wonderful dog!! They are much more obedient than yorkies. I think you are thinking about the Cairn Terriers which are similar but not white. The Cairns are quite active and can be destructive. That being said I didn't have mine as a puppy, so I can't speak about that. He was easy to train and I could even have him off lead (which isn't recommended as they are prey dogs) but he would stay right by us on walks.

I loved my Scruff McDuff!! He was wonderful. The grooming is a little much if you want to truly have a hard coat which is correct. They have to be stripped instead of cut (hairs plucked out). But they can be cut instead, they will just have a softer coat which is not so soil resistant. Also trying to keep them looking white was a little bit hard sometimes.

It is because I loved my westie so much that I became interested in yorkies. I chose yorkies this time because they look very similar to westies, but are smaller so you can bathe them in the sink instead of the tub. (Saves my back) And also they are not white, so dirt doesn't show as much.

If you get a westie be sure to ask if there are allergies in their lines as they are prone to allergies and if you can avoid them it's much easier.
Hope this helps.

bella_mia_hairy · 10-27-2008, 04:12 PM

My Barney was the greatest and he lived to a ripe old age of 16years old. They are wonderful family dogs! I would definitely recommend one.

winston21 · 10-27-2008, 04:21 PM

Thanks You Guys

Nancy1999 · 10-27-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Bit

I had a westie (West Highland White Terrier) and I can honestly say he was a wonderful dog!! They are much more obedient than yorkies. I think you are thinking about the Cairn Terriers which are similar but not white. The Cairns are quite active and can be destructive. That being said I didn't have mine as a puppy, so I can't speak about that. He was easy to train and I could even have him off lead (which isn't recommended as they are prey dogs) but he would stay right by us on walks.

I loved my Scruff McDuff!! He was wonderful. The grooming is a little much if you want to truly have a hard coat which is correct. They have to be stripped instead of cut (hairs plucked out). But they can be cut instead, they will just have a softer coat which is not so soil resistant. Also trying to keep them looking white was a little bit hard sometimes.

It is because I loved my westie so much that I became interested in yorkies. I chose yorkies this time because they look very similar to westies, but are smaller so you can bathe them in the sink instead of the tub. (Saves my back) And also they are not white, so dirt doesn't show as much.

If you get a westie be sure to ask if there are allergies in their lines as they are prone to allergies and if you can avoid them it's much easier.
Hope this helps.

I was only going by what I read, but I have owned a Cairn, and he was actually quite wonderful, but they do have that reputation. I had young boys at the time and the dog got plenty of exercise, and I think this can make a huge difference.

I'm another fan of sink baths instead of bath baths.

bettyeanne · 10-27-2008, 05:24 PM

I have a "grandpup" named Jackson who is a Westie! I love him so very much ... he's definitely a "Nonnie's Boy"!!

He loves my daughter and is soooo loyal to her as well as being wonderful with her 5 and 10 yr. old. He isn't destructive and he is just soooo loving .. a real snuggler! I can't say enough good things about our Jack ... however ... I do have one negative. If he gets offleash, he runs away like a maniac. He once ran away and Mandy didn't find him for a week ... we were devistated! Didn't mean to ramble, but you know how we are about our grandkids!!

Good luck!

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10-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#8
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Oh they are my other favorite breed Before I got Simon I used to house-sit for a wonderful couple that had one, her name was Snoball and she was the light of my life! She lived to be 16 and sadly passed away but wow she was an amazing creature and I will always remember her. There are also a few at doggie daycare and they have a lot of energy and tons of personality

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winston21 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 22	Thank You So Much For The Info About Them __________________ JLYNN & WINSTON

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Jilliebeanz96 Loved by Alfie & Evie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA USA Posts: 1,439 Blog Entries: 4	I was checking out animal planet online and they mention this type of dog... Terrier Dog Breeds : Choosing a Dog : Dog Guide : Animal Planet "The West Highland is all terrier — a large amount of Scotch spunk, determination, and devotion crammed into a small body." __________________ Proud mommy of the one and only... Alfie Boy~! ...and Lil Evie Girl~! Also in our is Me (Jillian)Daddy (Lee)and skin-sis (Madison)

10-27-2008, 04:10 PM	#11
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	I had a westie (West Highland White Terrier) and I can honestly say he was a wonderful dog!! They are much more obedient than yorkies. I think you are thinking about the Cairn Terriers which are similar but not white. The Cairns are quite active and can be destructive. That being said I didn't have mine as a puppy, so I can't speak about that. He was easy to train and I could even have him off lead (which isn't recommended as they are prey dogs) but he would stay right by us on walks. I loved my Scruff McDuff!! He was wonderful. The grooming is a little much if you want to truly have a hard coat which is correct. They have to be stripped instead of cut (hairs plucked out). But they can be cut instead, they will just have a softer coat which is not so soil resistant. Also trying to keep them looking white was a little bit hard sometimes. It is because I loved my westie so much that I became interested in yorkies. I chose yorkies this time because they look very similar to westies, but are smaller so you can bathe them in the sink instead of the tub. (Saves my back) And also they are not white, so dirt doesn't show as much. If you get a westie be sure to ask if there are allergies in their lines as they are prone to allergies and if you can avoid them it's much easier. Hope this helps. __________________ Little Bit Last edited by Little Bit; 10-27-2008 at 04:12 PM.

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bella_mia_hairy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: IN Posts: 507	My Barney was the greatest and he lived to a ripe old age of 16years old. They are wonderful family dogs! I would definitely recommend one. __________________ *Proud Momma* to Isabella: Mia Francesca Hairy Winston Prince Lorenzo Chloe Poopette Sheik Rudolfo Valentino

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winston21 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 22	Thanks You Guys __________________ JLYNN & WINSTON

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bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	I have a "grandpup" named Jackson who is a Westie! I love him so very much ... he's definitely a "Nonnie's Boy"!! He loves my daughter and is soooo loyal to her as well as being wonderful with her 5 and 10 yr. old. He isn't destructive and he is just soooo loving .. a real snuggler! I can't say enough good things about our Jack ... however ... I do have one negative. If he gets offleash, he runs away like a maniac. He once ran away and Mandy didn't find him for a week ... we were devistated! Didn't mean to ramble, but you know how we are about our grandkids!! Good luck! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein