Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #280882 in Books
• Published on: 1999-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Synopsis
This work provides the much-needed factual information about West Highland white terriers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed'

From the Inside Flap
Unique for his snow-white coat and his charming personality, the West Highland White Terrier is the most popular terrier in the world! Not just in his homeland, the ‘Westie’ (as his friends call him) counts admirers on every continent. This is a remarkably intelligent and compelling terrier who is as friendly and biddable as he is loving and adorable. This book provides the much-needed factual information about West Highland White Terriers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a West Highland White Terrier. Whether it’s housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a West Highland White Terrier. Topics discussed include: Origins of the Westie; The Westie Breed Standard; Owning a Westie; Everyday care of your Westie; Housebreaking and training your West Highland White Terrier; Health care of the Westie; When your Westie gets old; Understanding your dog's behaviour.

Excerpted from West Highland White Terrier by Penelope Ruggles-Smythe. Copyright © 1999. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The West Highland White Terrier! His name says much. A terrier, therefore a breed of earth dog. White! A white dog, neither black, brown nor brindle. And he hails from the West Highlands, surely the little fellow is from Scoland, where the countryside is rugged, the brogues thick, and the dogs courageous. This book will give you the history, characteristics, and description of the Westie. You will also learn about puppy care, training and the health of the breed. In the colour photographs, you will see that the Westie is cute as a button and a wonderful companion. This may not be the dog for everyone as terriers are active, busy dogs and this breed has a white coat to keep up. However, if you like a plucky, lively dog, one that will be a devoted family member, this may be the dog for you. And, as is true with most other breeds, once you give your heart and home to a Westie, you will remain a devotee to the breed for a lifetime.

Customer Reviews

Informative Westie Book
Excellent informative illustrated westie book, ideal for pet owners who should refresh themselves with this easy to digest knowledge from time to time.
Excellent quick reference guide to satisfy those wonders, eg I wonder if such and such a plant is poisonous .......... etc.
This book is well worth its space in the home.

Excellent knowledge!
This book is tells you everything you need to know about westies, from them being a puppy to an older dog.

It is well illustrated and gives step by step guides to grooming and training.

I have recently came across the exact same book in a local well known pet store and it is way above the asking price of Amazon!