What are Westies really like?
Do they live up to their innocent pure white angelic looks?
Life with a West Highland White Terrier – My Westie story
Don’t be fooled by angelic looks, stunning white coat and diminutive size in reality the Westie is a BIG dog in a small body. Fearless and free spirited the Westie is no toy dog. With strong stocky legs and sturdy body the Westie was bread to hunt and loves the outdoors. Be prepared for holes in your garden, never ending games of chase and a warrior to ward foes! Westies have the most beautiful big black eyes, are adorable and loving and have the cutest head tilt. It is impossible to stay cross in light of misdemeanours!
Our Westies
When we bought our first Westie we thought we were buying a pretty white ball of fluff that would grow into a loving gentle dog who would curl up on your lap to be indulged with strokes. Think again, Westies can be very stubborn, highly opinionated and are full of character.
We have two now with only one years age difference, one boy, one girl but they couldn’t be more different. Bonnie (nod to her Scottish heritage) is a lively 7 year old who is fiercely protective. Every leaf that drops on the front drive, or person that dares to walk past our house gets her full throttle warning bark! Her bark is without doubt worse than her bite as the saying goes. Once we allow an impostor into the house she smothers them with kindness. Our boy, is a far more laid back character who often awakens from a slumber to gaze quizzically at Bonnie’s antics. He doesn’t do guard dog patrols, doesn’t bark at every perceived foe, and raises a gently woof only when he is in need of a bit of TLC!
Westies are definitely not lap dogs! The are a typical terrier, tenacious, love to dig and hunt and will shake a toy until the stuffing escapes! On the contrary they are loyal, loving and friendly, immensely amusing and great fun to have around!
Karen
