Bursting with spunk and a mighty determination- this is what the tiny West Highland White terrier is famously known for and more. With a compact little body and a magnificently luminous white fluff, this dog is an undeniable charmer and a surprisingly energetic and agile little gamer. Also widely known as "Westie", this little hairy animal has a wide following and is still counting.
It's a out of the question how Westies are being hailed as one of the top favorite breeds today but looking back almost hundreds of years ago, they were surprisingly not so pampered and not so favored like today. In Scotland before, the place of origin of the Westie, believe it or not they were treated as despicable and meaningless pets of the peasants and of the poor. In the hands of sadistic humans, they were abandoned, left to fend for themselves, and even killed.
The end of the cruelty of humans, however, came in the form of Col. Edward Donald Malcolm of Poltalloch, Scotland. He was of high rank in the society and so his love and fascination for the creature was not criticized but instead became a trend encouraging a lot of people to turn their hateful ways away from the Westie. Originally, Col. Malcolm bred Westies of different colors but finally a white one was bred for the main reason that it is noticeable during hunting in the woods, the rocky terrains, and bushes.
It is believed that the Westie of today branched out from other Scottish terriers such as the Skye, Cairn, and Dandie Dinmont. And with the efforts of Col. Malcolm, this breed came to be and a club was formed in 1905, Col. Malcolm being its first chairman. In 1906, the club gained recognition from The Kennel Club and was given the name The West Highland White Terrier club; by 1908, the breed was recognized as a part of the American Kennel Club in the US.
Being a typical terrier, the Westie is unsurprisingly game, hardy, fairly friendly to new people, playful to children; lively, self-assured, and feigns companionship. It's common for this breed as well to be inclined in running, playing, and runningaround small animals such as cats; it is never to hurt other animals but that this terrier loves chasing them around but merely as a form of entertainment. If surrounded by other dogs, this breed will interact just fine for it is never touchy and antagonistic, but rather affable and possesses a high self-esteem.
In appearance, the West Highland White terrier looks adorably fluffy in 2 inches long of dense, soft, and sparkling coat. The hair on top of its head is typically trimmed to show off its well- rounded head; daily brushing and regular trimming are necessary to bring out its best feature. They typically stand robust in 10- 12 inches of height and have a fluff that is soft and dense under and rough at the outer.
This dog has an apparent showmanship and intelligence and so it is very easy to train; in fact, it excels in obedience and appearance competitions. Health-wise, this dog is better allowed some daily walks so as to exercise them physically and to avoid the on-set of problem behaviors in them. More over, it is very important to allow them to have an ample amount of play time so as to develop a fit physical and mental health.
The Westie has come a long way from its underdog days and is actually enjoying quite a handful of admirations and a steady stream of admiring owners today. West Highland White Terriers clubs exists in almost every part of the world now and this furthermore proves the Westie's change of fate. Thanks to the effort and faith of some people for this pet, we experience the friendship or the very least, the sight of a compact, luminous, and lively West Highland White terrier today. - 23802
It's a out of the question how Westies are being hailed as one of the top favorite breeds today but looking back almost hundreds of years ago, they were surprisingly not so pampered and not so favored like today. In Scotland before, the place of origin of the Westie, believe it or not they were treated as despicable and meaningless pets of the peasants and of the poor. In the hands of sadistic humans, they were abandoned, left to fend for themselves, and even killed.
The end of the cruelty of humans, however, came in the form of Col. Edward Donald Malcolm of Poltalloch, Scotland. He was of high rank in the society and so his love and fascination for the creature was not criticized but instead became a trend encouraging a lot of people to turn their hateful ways away from the Westie. Originally, Col. Malcolm bred Westies of different colors but finally a white one was bred for the main reason that it is noticeable during hunting in the woods, the rocky terrains, and bushes.
It is believed that the Westie of today branched out from other Scottish terriers such as the Skye, Cairn, and Dandie Dinmont. And with the efforts of Col. Malcolm, this breed came to be and a club was formed in 1905, Col. Malcolm being its first chairman. In 1906, the club gained recognition from The Kennel Club and was given the name The West Highland White Terrier club; by 1908, the breed was recognized as a part of the American Kennel Club in the US.
Being a typical terrier, the Westie is unsurprisingly game, hardy, fairly friendly to new people, playful to children; lively, self-assured, and feigns companionship. It's common for this breed as well to be inclined in running, playing, and runningaround small animals such as cats; it is never to hurt other animals but that this terrier loves chasing them around but merely as a form of entertainment. If surrounded by other dogs, this breed will interact just fine for it is never touchy and antagonistic, but rather affable and possesses a high self-esteem.
In appearance, the West Highland White terrier looks adorably fluffy in 2 inches long of dense, soft, and sparkling coat. The hair on top of its head is typically trimmed to show off its well- rounded head; daily brushing and regular trimming are necessary to bring out its best feature. They typically stand robust in 10- 12 inches of height and have a fluff that is soft and dense under and rough at the outer.
This dog has an apparent showmanship and intelligence and so it is very easy to train; in fact, it excels in obedience and appearance competitions. Health-wise, this dog is better allowed some daily walks so as to exercise them physically and to avoid the on-set of problem behaviors in them. More over, it is very important to allow them to have an ample amount of play time so as to develop a fit physical and mental health.
The Westie has come a long way from its underdog days and is actually enjoying quite a handful of admirations and a steady stream of admiring owners today. West Highland White Terriers clubs exists in almost every part of the world now and this furthermore proves the Westie's change of fate. Thanks to the effort and faith of some people for this pet, we experience the friendship or the very least, the sight of a compact, luminous, and lively West Highland White terrier today. - 23802
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