im sorry to hear about Krystal bless her/we still have are westie called kenzie hes 16 and short sighted and deaf as a doorknob but we love him to bits
My beloved Westie, Nigel, was with me since he was six weeks old. Sadly, he passed away on his 14th birthday last April. My beautiful boy was the absolute love of my life...a day didn't go by that he didn't make my heart melt or make me laugh...miss my little guy every day.
🙏❤ to Nigel. Our little Westie Rocco is just 1yr old. Had him since he was 8wks old. I can't imagine him not being here. Wish they could live forever with us. They bring you so much love and joy. God bless you 🙏
When somebody broke into my house, my grandma (who was inside the house watching everything) told my family our westie was licking the robber’s feet :/ one of the guys kicked her, the other one petted her THAT’s how friendly westie’s are
you got lucky with your westie mine bit me leaving a bunch of permanent scars and she had to go back to the shelter i dont know why im watching these vids i forgive her but i cant get her back.
I'm a retired/100% disabled Marine and my two Westies (boys) give me more than I could ever give them. My oldest Westie boy (13+ yo) needs to be very near me and sometimes sits next to me on the couch, a lot of the time on the floor at my feet. The younger one comes in every now and then to have his belly scratched and is always nearby. Young one barks at bicycles and certain dogs - oh yeah, tries to bite the pool bubbles when the pool pump turns on every morning. I've lost 3 other Westie boys - 2 were rescues and great dogs! I love my boys and wouldn't trade them for anything. Big part of my life.
My westie sometimes does not finish her food and when dad comes home, he says “who didnt finish the bowl?” And she gets a bit ashamed. One day, we came back to our house and before dad stepped in, she quickly started eating the food. Me and my brother watched her and told dad 😅 They are so smart!
I have two Westies 13 and 14. They have different personalities but so loving, smart, loyal and care for me when I am sad or not feeling well. I have been so blessed with them. One loves to cuddled and the other is zany, funny and a Hamm. They are the love of my life. One was diagnosed with bladder cancer which was caught early 8 months ago and the other just got diagnosed 3 weeks ago. More progressed. She only had symptoms of frequent urination. They have always had routine checkups and dental cleaning. I was told they are known to get bladder cancer and Cushions disease. Prayers for my Lilli and Chloe. 🙏🏼✝️🐾 We are checking on perhaps comfort treatment. I am devastated.
My Westie is my best friend and the greatest dog I've ever had she's entertaining loyal loving independent obedient but mischievous. She's 10 years old still behaves like a two-year-old no health problems. She likes to be near her mommy but still likes her independence she keeps me entertained constantly. The most entertaining small dog you could ever have. Skylar I love you
Rescued my westie 12 years ago.She was easy to train and has been a loyal and loving pet. Westies are the besties. Loyal, intelligent, loving and fun. Blessed that she found us.
I used to have a Westie since I was born. He was my everything. We grew up together, and he'd always protect me. Sadly he passed away three days after my 16th birthday. He wasn't a dog. He was my brother. Now I own a Border Collie and let me tell you; there is indeed a vast difference between owning a Westie or a Border. Even though I love both of them, my Westie was the best thing to have happened to me. Thank you for everything, Maxi!
My 12 year old Westie, Payton, is the love of my life. Sixteen months ago he was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. Thankfully, he made it through the early difficulties and with the proper medications, diet, exercise and lots of love, he continues to be my special angel puppy. Our vet calls him the “miracle dog”.
I had 2 westies Jack & Willie Jack passed away at only 3 years old. Willie I got after Jack died. Willie lived with me till the end. He was 15 years old. My heart is still broken. The best sweetest dog I EVER HAD!!
@Maria Cecelia I got Lucky for my Christmas when I was 7. I grew up with him and he got me through alot of family issues ( mum died of heroin overdose, dad was an addict who i lived with and I had an abusive grandmother who I also stayed with). He doesn't know how much he kept me going. I was the only person he would let hold him and touch him. My dad use to walk him at night sometimes and he would let him put his lead on but the minute he brought him back he wouldn't let him take it off and actually he had bitten him once or twice. One time he bit through his trainer shoe and just missed his toe lol. After it he would walk through to get me. He deffinetly ruled the house as he was spoiled by me and didn't have any training as I was too young and short on money to know what dog training was. He wouldn't let anyone into my room or near me. I was 24 when i had to put him to sleep. We went through it all together ❤ x
I had a black lab/ boxer mix and actually picked out my two Westie sisters for her. They adopted her (Daphne) as a their mom. Daphne was terrified of thunderstorms and they helped her relax a bit. We were gone one afternoon while the girls were out in the backyard and a thunderstorm rolled through. Daphne a very tall athletic girl cleared our 5’ cinder block fence. Neighbors saw her running down the road but when called she didn’t come back. We never found her. I prayed that she was taken in by a loving family. I didn’t dare consider the worst. Shelter never got calls on her. The two Westie sisters Lacey & Sunny mourned her absence almost as long as I did but have finally returned to their silly playful selves.
So true about being stubborn!! Mine is a senior and we’re not sure if she’s losing her hearing or if she’s just being stubborn and ignoring what we’re saying -you know what I’m talking about Westie parents!
My westie was easy to train. The only dog better in her obedience class was a border collie. The problem with the westie is they know the are spectacular dogs. Also, they are the boss, so adjust accordingly.
My 8 year old westie passed last week, seeing this video made me happy . My Oso was so energetic, full of love, and was territorial. He knew he was the boss and I gave into it! It’s hard to say no to that face I miss him so much ❤️
I had a little westie for 16 years and she was the best dog EVER!! I didn’t find her difficult to train at all.! I miss my little sweet girl McKenzie😔😔
I had a Westie but he passed away over a year ago, I was heart broken ! He was an amazing little dog, I still haven’t get over him yet, when I am one of these day I will still get another Westie for sure
My westie, Moki, died over a week ago. He was only 12, but he was very sick 😞 growing up with him was so much fun and I’m positive that there will never be another dog like him. I miss him so much 🖤
I love my Westies. Have 6 in the house. Ages are 5 months to 6 years old. Just as others have said, every day has a smile at the end. Can be a difficult day sometimes but they always seem to do something to make a funny. Love just watching them play in the yard and I love joining them. Everyday is a joy. I have taught them young to keep their bark down and they have done well with that. Proud of them.
This is the sweetest dog I've ever had. I'm disabled and he always knows what is bothering me, so he will put his head where I'm in pain. As far as being vocal, I received a note from one neighbor about keeping him quiet, but I have another who calls him cry baby and laughs. His newest thing is singing in the morning, he sounds like a New Guinea singing dog lol, no idea where he got that from. But he has definetly earned his keep by keeping the house vermin free (which was the reason we got him) He wasn't that hard to train, except for his vocals lol.
Thor loves to watch tv with us too. He sits on either my footrest or my husbands or on my knee. He doesn’t like my husbands yelling, or anything sad on the tv.He has a wonderful loving little bloke.
I've had 3 Westies and each one had there own personality. They were loyal and loving and they were my children. I miss them dearly. It hurts so bad when you lose your hairy four legged children. Rest in peace Heidi, Mitzi and Lorraine (Lorrie). I just lost Lorrie last Wednesday morning to cancer. I miss her so much. When it does not hurt so much and I can afford it I will get another Westie.
I have an adorable,cheeky Westie and she’s like a ball of light!She makes my day,after a stressful day these types of dogs can just put a smile on your face!😍🥰🤗
My Westie Tyler (RIP 2/20) gave our family so much joy and kept us so alive for 16 years. I recommend Westie breed to everyone who is looking for a dog. This breed will not disappoint. I can not believe how smart he was as it was actually the most wonderful feeling when he joined in to help a situation. I agree that once you have a Westie you will always have a Westie. Long Live the Westies. LAJ Westie W -wagging Tail E - energy S. - seriously cute T. - tough I - impossible E - everyone needs one
Our Westie is a great dog, but one thing not mentioned is their allergies which according to several vets, they are very prone to many skin issues. I agree as my dog has been on meds for the majority of her life. If looking, most of the time any meds for allergy issues have a Westie on the cover.
I had a westie named Max and he was the most good natured dog ever. He died a few years ago and I constantly think about him. He was so loyal to me and loved everyone and always greeted other dogs wagging his tail. He never snapped and I could always trust him even with my young grandchildren. Lovely dogs.
Buddy, you and I were best friends. I know I did not own you. For 17 years you were family, we all loved you and you loved us. If there is an afterlife I hope you are in mine.
My furry white brother died 10 years ago! I still miss him to this day! They are the best dog ever! If I ever take another dog (which is really hard since I never got over him) I will take a westie!
My Westie is a 14-year-old male. He's a great dog. He is not a barker due to intense socializing. He can still act like a puppy, the cats in our neighborhood avoid being chased by him. He is the fifth dog I have owned in my lifetime and the best of them all.
My Westie is my best friend, she sleeps with me every night, she’s the most loving dog and I can’t wait To get off school and work every day just to see her, she’s helped me get through some hard times and It hurts knowing I won’t have her one day.
Kayson DeLaGarza I just lost my westie five weeks ago. He was almost 16 years old. I plan on getting a westie puppy in August of this year. They are the sweetest dogs. I miss my buddy so much.
Love the Westie that I am taking care of while her masters are gone on a trip. Known her all her life. She is having fun with me. I take care twice a day for walks. Her owners never do. Sad. She is 14 but looks very young. Daisy is the sweetest dog that I ever met. Going to miss her. Thinking about getting one of my own.
I have had West Highland White Terriers for the last 30 yrs of my life, and I have to say they are the best. As a kid I had a Chicuauae, a shetland sheep dog, but the love for my Westies is never ending. They are so full of life regardless of their age my 14 yr old is as active as my 2 yr old, so loving and such clowns. They have been with me through some very dark times in life and the best of times are with them. i would never have another kind of dog wanted one since I was 6 yrs old and now I know why. They are the loves of my life and they know it.
You'll have a challenge trying to train him, but just look at him as a child. Love concurs all. People told me Westies' can't be trained; phooey. Marty was the easiest ever to train. Just be consistent.
I have a westie and i agree, they are the best little dogs ever! Although my dog does not completely match these charicteristics. Apart from being bigger than others of his breed, he is never "quick to bark" and he doesnt act like a lapdog, he acts like a bigger breed. Other owners say they have trouble with their westies running away, but even when we keep our door open, he will just sit there and not even try to run. I think that all dogs have different charicteristics and if you are planning to get a westie, keep in mind that they are all unique and have different traits. But it is definatly worth getting one of these little guys!
My westie is getting old now he's 14 but he still loves life and when he can he'll still run around like a puppy in the garden.. Great memories with my best friend
I had a westie at 2 years old and lived for 16 almost 17 years. When you had a dog since a baby and especially since he's the same age as my brother, I never really considered him a pet and more like a 3rd brother. He was an amazing dog. He was never aggressive, extremely intelligent, loyal, and fun. I still miss him.
Love Love Love them, and they are spoiled - we have two Westie"s a male/female now, first male Westie past about 2 years ago after 17 years, they always bring me joy
I have (3) Westies they all have their own characteristics - Toraggs is a word I use regularly when I speak of them. "They know every word you say but do not listen to every word yo say" LoL -. They may be white in colour but they love being dirty. The dirtier the better - that what makes them so lovable - I wouldn't be without them - Love them to bits.
That’s the truth my two girls are the biggest tomboys. They take turns jumping in the pool then jumping out and rubbing their faces and bodies in the grass. They can be a handful, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I have had my westie for 8 years. He is the perfect dog. He loves his daily walks and loves to lay on me while we watch tv. I plan to get another westie in the near future.
They are not easy to find a good breeder. I looked in three states and there was just one breeder. Find a breeder on line if you have trouble and ask if they deliver by carrier if it is not close.
My beautiful Westie, Max, died in 2008 and I still miss him! He had the best temperament, always happy to greet visitors whom he was sure were there just to see him. The following year we found another dog, not a Westie, I was afraid I'd always compare it to Max, and the cost to get one of comparable breeding was very expensive during the recession. We got a Malti-poo, Wilson, who, amazingly, has always displayed the very same characteristics as Max! In my heart I believe he has the soul of Max!
My Westie, Nina, had a loud bark. And I mean, loud! It was startling. She was also stubborn and hard to control at times. Wanted to eat everything she could, edible or not. But SUPER friendly and sociable. Went up to nearly everyone we came across and greeted them like they were best friends. Also, super loyal and just wanted to be near us. I miss her dearly.
I didn't own a dog for nearly 25+ years. Then I gave my wife, who always wanted a Westie, the go ahead to get her dog (s), since our children are now adults. We are in absolute love with our two 16mo old Westie brothers Huck & Finn!! (and I'm no mushy push-over) They can be defiant at times, but still the best decision we've made in a long time!
My westie, Lucy, is 11 this year but she still acts like a puppy. She has no problem killing squirrels, rabbits or any other rodent. She loves squeaky toys and will squeeze the toy to see how many squeakies it has before ripping an opening at each one to get the squeakers out. I know when she has one because she gets a look on her face and tries to head to another room. lol She was very easy to train. She will do anything for a treat. We set a bell up at the patio door and trained her to ring the bell when she needed out to do her business. It didn't long before she realized that she could ring the bell to just go out and play. When she was ringing it in the middle of the night, we took the bell away... lol Her temperament matches some of the points in your video. She is my little angel. We just love her.
Can't go passed a Westie. Literally and/or acquiring one. They are simply adorable. My Alistair lived to 15 and was just fabulous company. Miss him still.
Everything in the video is pretty accurate. I've had 2 Westies. The first one was really easy to train (potty trained within a month/never chewed anything except his toys/loved all people/ never bit anyone). We took him to PetSmart training classes from 4mos to 1.5 yrs old. Current Westie is female, 5 months old, goes to training class once a week, bites all our body parts and furniture, is still making potty mistakes indoors, is super hyper - basically very opposite the first dog tho both had all the Westie traits. Current puppy is really difficult but VERY smart. I think she'll take a lot more work in the first year but end up a wonderful dog.
Best dogs ever! We recently lost our love of 16 years! He was the smartest dog - learned quickly and easily. One thing in the video I would disagree with is - they are not lap dogs. So independent love being in the room with the family but don't want to be snuggled unless it is on their terms! If you want a sweet loving smart dog then you will find tons of love from a westie!
I had my Westie named Westley for one month shy of 18 years! When I was young I wanted to be a screenplay writer and made many movie scripts with him as the main character, then when I was in a high school TV Production class I filmed a mini-movie parody of Forrest Gump with Westley as the star! At the beginning of the movie, instead of the iconic feather coming down, I put a dog biscuit on a string flying through the air and it landed on the park bench with Westley where he told his story about his life! 😹🐶❤️
My Bailey is only 3 months old and already so smart. It was a breeze teaching him to use puppy pad and walk on a leash. I have a small problem with biting and barking, but will try to teach him not to do it. He's my sister's dog's son. My sister's westie is the best dog in the world (he's 6yo), so I hope my Bailey will be at least half as smart and loyal. ❤️
Let us know what specific characteristic your West Highland White Terrier has. Or if you don’t have one, are you planning to get a Westie soon in the future?
I have had 5 Westies and other breeds but the Westie is by far the best!!! They are so smart and so much fun to be around, BUT! They are stubborn and MUST have consistent training!!! The one I have now I think is the smartest dog we have 3ver had!? He knows exactly what we say to him and does what we ask him to do !! Unless of course he has made up his mind he is going to be contrary!! He likes to steal socks, dish towels and other things but we love him. Sooooo much!!!
@@jamessweeny9674 it was cancer in the stomach/ small intestine. Been sick for about two years. The vets thought it was something else gave us special food and then BAMM.. in two days he went down hill and there was nothing that could be done when they did an ultra sound..this was last Thursday.. It sucks..
@@twentygauge2858 I’m so so so so sorry. Beyond words. Our guy is 3 and we rescued him in December. He has brought such a bright light it’s hard to imagine and I’m trying to learn every health issue. RIP. I’m so sorry.
@@jamessweeny9674 thank you, yes research all you can about this breed. It can't be explained about this breed there is just something about them that steals your heart
My westie has often ran out the front door going to play with the other kids in my estate, I swear he thinks he IS one of the children! When we try to call him back, we also just get 'the look' and he continues on playing
My bestie is a Westie. They are so friendly and loving. They demand love with their charming personality. He loves to play with our 2 sons. He enjoys sitting in our lap. He is a spunky little guy. He is protective. He has been good with our other animals, he loves to play.
My little Westie Joey passed away on my sister's birthday we had him for 13 years and he was the best boy we've ever had and I'll always miss him and he did love life to the most with that sparkle in his eye he always had a skip in his step as well whenever we took him out on walk it's actually really good with small animals he bathes quick friends with the rabbits while he was still around and he helped out the cats when they're kittens never harming them he also kept the chicken safe when he was still around and when we still had chickens
Our girl is a wonder. Very loving. She has been spoiled. My husband calls her "la principesa" 🙂 She loves to go for rides around town and on "sniffs" aka slow nose to ground sniffing walks. We received her at age 3...she is now 6. She does think EVERYTHING is food so we must be watchful. A rub me now! pup, she is our joy.
My Westie, Ollie, is almost 13 yrs old and the love of my life. He is certainly a lap dog and is spoiled rotten. He would lick an intruder after he barked for a while. He has killed mice in the garage and loves our cat. He does suffer from itchy skin from time to time. Would definitely get another one.
I have a Westie and I love him to infinity & beyond!! He's stubborn, feisty, loving and intelligent....he rules the house and is sooo cute - you let him do it. WESTIES RULE!!!!
I have a Westie and he’s 18 but still loves walks ( shortish ones ) he can get get energetic and he is so friendly and doesn’t bark at everything ( which is good! 😂 ) and we’re so close he’s been in my life since I was born and I love him so so much! 🙂😀😃😄😁
my wife's female westie has actually learned to shake her head when she's decided not to obey. which is most of the time. my male is superficially more compliant but is very cunning when we're not looking. which is all part of their massive charm. we're on our second pair and i could never consider another breed. if it ain't a westie it's just a dog ;o)
