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Author :: Jeff Cuckson  |
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| Article Title :: Westie Pups - How to Prepare for Your Westie Puppy |
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| Just like when you bring home a new baby, you will need to prepare before you bring home your westie puppy. The needs of westie pups are not tremendous, but there are a few things that you must have in place to give your westie a safe, happy transition into your life.It is much easier and safer to prevent your west highland terrier pup from getting into and destroying things than it is to watch him every second. Remember that any item they chew on is also an item that is potentially swallowed: bits of cloth, tassels, string, and of course, shoes.Secure everything that can be picked up or moved. Electrical cords are a particular danger. A solution called 'bitter apple' can be (read full article) |
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| Category :: Animals Articles |
Author :: Jeff Cuckson |
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| Article Title :: Westie Pups - Tips for Success in Housetraining |
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| Perhaps the best way to train your westie pups not to relieve themselves in your house is to never let the behavior start in the first place. Learning to anticipate your westie puppies need to 'go' takes time, and extra attention to your pups when they are small, but it should make the learning process less stressful for everyone.First you need to accept the fact that accidents will happen. Westie puppies under three or four months of age have very little bladder control, and do not realize they have to urinate until they are doing it. There are times of the day, though, when you can predict that your westie pups will relieve themselves. By taking them outside in advance of t (read full article) |
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Author :: Jeff Cuckson |
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| Article Title :: Westie - West Highland White Terrier Puppies - Fragile and N |
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| Have you ever held any Westie puppies? These tiny creatures are cuddly and white furry balls, at least 12-15 inches tall, possessing a pair of coal black eyes and snubbed nose. They look fragile and needful of your protection and care. This is deceiving, for they were initially bred to hunt vermin and are intelligent hunters.Historically the “Westies” or West Highland White Terriers were bred in the high mountains of west Scotland and claims ancestry to the Scotch Terrier.While many dog owners who own Westie puppies know they don’t come cheap, the joy, loyalty and love these dogs have give are worth it.Is it easy to acquire any of the Westies’ puppies? No, you (read full article) |
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Author :: Jeff Cuckson |
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| Article Title :: Westies Dogs and Your Children |
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| Almost without exception, breeders will advertise that their favorite terrier, westies dogs, are good with children. However, terrier enthusiasts, and westie rescue organizations, tell a different story. Before you bring your terrier into a home with small children, be sure you understand the westie personality, and how they might react to your children's behavior.Like any terrier, a westie can have what is called a high 'prey drive.' Any breed of terrier, westhighland terriers included, was originally bred to hunt down small prey, chase into its den, and then aggressively, or even viscously fight the prey until it was caught in the dog's jaws. Because small children's high, (read full article) |
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Author :: Jeff Cuckson |
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| Article Title :: Westies Dogs - Footcare Health Tips |
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| Westies dogs’ owners delight in the companionship their dogs give them during long and leisurely walks. But this activity should be one that brings pleasure to both.How can you ensure that your dog also enjoys these activities?First, you’ll need to get your dog accustomed to having his paws handled and manipulated.These are important Westie health issues that come under the grooming umbrealla.When your dog is tolerant of such treatment it would be easier for both you and the veterinarian to carefully scrutinize your dog if there are cuts or bruises on, in and around his paws.Where should these foot exams take place? Pick a spot that’s comfortabl (read full article) |
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| Category :: Animals Articles |
Author :: Jeff Cuckson |
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| Article Title :: Westies Dogs – Please Consider Adopting an Older Westie Dog |
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| Everybody loves a baby animal and Westie puppies are adorable, but new dog purchasers often do not realize the commitment they are making when they bring a puppy home. For those want the companionship of Westies dogs, but do not have the knowledge or patience to endure the training process, rescuing an older Westie dog may be the right alternative.When considering an older West highland terrier dog, the first thing that many people think is that they would be getting a dog with problems, either genetic problems common to Westies, or behavioral problems from improper training. The truth is, many Westie dogs go to shelters for reasons that have nothing to do with the do (read full article) |
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| Category :: Animals Articles |
Author :: Jeff Cuckson |
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| Article Title :: Westies for Sale - Avoiding the Perils of Purebred Puppy Pur |
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| In the purebred West Highland Terrier puppy market, there are few rules or laws governing who may breed dogs, and then advertise Westies for sale. Both ancestry and the breeding environment will affect the quality of the Westies offered for sale, and some breeders are a lot less careful about these details than others. Never buy the first Westie you find, from the first breeder you come across advertising Westies for sale. Take the time to learn about both the breed and the breeder to avoid an expensive mistake, and the heart-breaking loss of a dog due to health problems.Because of the inbreeding required to produce specific size, shape, talents, and coats, all pure breeds ar (read full article) |
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| Category :: Animals Articles |
Author :: Jeff Cuckson |
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| Article Title :: Westies Puppies - How to Prepare for Your Westie Puppy |
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| Just like when you bring home a new baby, you will need to prepare before you bring home your westie puppy. The needs of westies puppies are not tremendous, but there are a few things that you must have in place to give your westie a safe, happy transition into your life.It is much easier and safer to prevent your west highland terrier pup from getting into and destroying things than it is to watch him every second. Remember that any item they chew on is also an item that is potentially swallowed: bits of cloth, tassels, string, and of course, shoes.Secure everything that can be picked up or moved. Electrical cords are a particular danger. A solution called 'bitter apple' can (read full article) |
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| Category :: Animals Articles |
Author :: Dean Erickson |
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| Article Title :: WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON HORSE BREEDS TODAY? |
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| Learning about horse breeds, common and rare, is fascinating and there's a wealth of information available for free on the Internet. Your curiosity about horses and horse breeds will most certainly bring you to the Internet. In fact, the Internet is literally an A to Z of horse information. Websites such as Equiseach.com are like specialized online encyclopedias with hundreds of facts and listing about horses, horse breeds and anything else remotely related to horses. When you think of horse breeds (or bloodlines or types) it is the Thoroughbred or the Arabian that comes to mind. The Thoroughbred is an English breed bred from Arabian horses imported to England in the late 16t (read full article) |
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| Category :: Animals Articles |
Author :: graham and julie |
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| Article Title :: What Footsie taught us ! |
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| We have just inherited a rag, tag and bobtail of a dog called ’Footsie’. She was found three weeks ago wandering around outside a local restaurant for a couple of days looking for food. Paula, a woman who takes responsibility for stray animals in this part of the island, took her in and started to look after her. She soon found that, Footsie has such a quiet, loving nature but is definitely not a ‘looker’. She wouldn’t win any awards at Crufts. Pure white coat, almost albino type eyes but a protruding bottom set of teeth which means she always has the canine tooth on the left and several of her other teeth showing. But, as we said, a lovely temperament. Very playful, loving and pea (read full article) |
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