West Highland White Terrier Puppy for Sale near Kentucky, HAWESVILLE, USA. ADN-784037 (2024)

FAQs

What is the price of West Highland White Terrier dog breed? ›

$1,200–$2,500

Depending on the pedigree, area, and demand, a Westie might cost anywhere from $1,200 to $2,500 from a reputable breeder. Be cautious of “breeders” selling Westie puppies for rescue or shelter pricing, and ensure you only buy from trustworthy people.

Westies can make good first dogs because they are intelligent and generally eager to please. But, they do bark a lot, require adequate physical and mental stimulation, and they can be very stubborn.

Are Westies aggressive? Westies are generally friendly and sociable and will get on with most people and pets. However, like other Terrier breeds, Westies have a tendency to bark and this can come across as aggressive to others.

The American breed club puts the lifespan of the Westie at 12 to 16 years. A club survey puts the average lifespan at 11.4 years. Veterinary clinic data from the UK show a typical lifespan of 10.5 to 15 years. The French Kennel Club database gives 8 to 16 years, with a median of 13 years.

The West Highland White Terrier is an indoor dog through and through, but adaptable to city or country life. She makes a good apartment dweller if she has opportunities for regular walks on her favorite leash, and if you train her to be quiet. The Westie makes an excellent first dog for the novice owner.

Westies can definitely bark a lot.

However, every dog is different. The environment in which a pet is raised can lead even the quietest pups to bark since it invariably affects an animal's behavior. Research has shown excessive barking is one of the most commonly identified issues.

Many fanciers find the males to be more affectionate. Stronger urine odor can be reduced by adding 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to a male dog's food. Females are slightly smaller, are not as strong, and are therefore easier to walk and carry.

Westies make wonderful family pets. Although they seem to bond stronger with one person they are outgoing and friendly to all. They are gentle non-aggressive happy dogs. This makes the Westie a versatile pet.

"Westies are small but active and strong dogs, with a lot personality," says Bill. "Their independence can sometimes be a challenge during training, but these terriers are also highly intelligent and alert. Westies tend to be happy and friendly dogs."

Some of the common health problems your Westie may develop include skin issues, Addison's disease, which is an endocrine system disease, liver disease, joint problems, cataracts, degenerative brain disease, and more. These were the good and the bad about adopting a Westie.

Do Westies like to cuddle? ›

The Westie dog is energetic and always ready to play or cuddle with his family. This affectionate breed is generally patient and gentle with young children, though supervision and early socialization with kids is crucial (as with any breed).

Westies have long been promoted as wonderful lap dogs and great with children. That is not always the case, usually a Westie has no desire to be a lap dog until they are at least 2 to 3 years old. They are high-energy and don''t always want to be held or “sit still”.

Westies face many joint problems including loose knees (luxating patella), hip dysplasia, swollen jaw (craniomandibular osteopathy) and hipbone atrophy (Legg-Calve-Perthes disease).

The West highland Terrier (Westie) is considered lively, easy to train, excellent with children, and a cheerful companion. However, that is if the Westie in question has proper training, sufficient exercise, and firm leadership.

It is best to feed adult Westies twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening. Puppies, however, may require three to four smaller meals spread throughout the day to accommodate their higher metabolic needs.

As a result, prices for a purebred Tibetan Mastiff pup range from $2,000 to millions. Yes, millions! In 2014, a Chinese businessman parted with $1.95 million for a Tibetan Mastiff puppy, making the Tibetan Mastiff the most expensive dog in the world.

Barking: Westies are not yappy, but they are territorial so they will bark to let you know if it's a visitor at the front door or the neighbour's cat climbing on their fence.

The AMA reports that Westies have relatively low dander (ranked number 7) and may be acceptable for individuals with asthma or allergies. Do Westies shed? They do shed a little. However they do not shed profusely and their hair is easily vacuumed or removed with a lint brush.

Although Westies are not the smartest dogs in the world, they are intelligent pets with the capacity to learn and understand. Like most Terriers, they have above-average reasoning ability and can figure out how to solve or create problems.