Okay, so today I decided to look into something a bit different than my usual stuff – West Highland White Terriers, or Westies as they’re often called. I’ve always thought they were cute, but I didn’t know much about them. So, I thought I will do some research and find what I can do.
I started by just Googling around, seeing what’s up with these little dogs. It turns out they’re pretty popular! I read that they’ve been around for over 300 years, which is wild. They’re small, but apparently, they are not just little lap dogs – they’ve got some energy and were even used for hunting way back when.
I got sucked into reading about their popularity in the UK. As of June 2018, they were the 41st most popular breed out of 241, which is pretty high up there! But, get this, in 2017, they were at 38th place. So they dropped a bit in just a year. I wonder why? Maybe people are into different breeds now, or maybe Westies got a bit too sassy that year. Who knows?
Then I decided to see how long they live, you know, just out of curiosity. Turns out, they usually make it to around 15 years old. That’s a good run for a dog! It got me thinking about how people who have Westies probably get really attached to them, having them around for so long.
- Looked for breeders: I stumbled upon some info about breeders. I guess if you’re serious about getting a Westie, you gotta find a good breeder, right? There were even some that claimed they could arrange to get the dog to you. I am not sure if I’d trust that, but hey, maybe it works.
- Socialization is key: This part was interesting. It said that if you socialize a Westie well when they are a puppy, they’re better behaved and more comfortable around new people and things. Makes sense. Nobody likes a grumpy dog, no matter how cute it is.
- Dug into their personalities: They’re described as smart, confident, and entertaining. That sounds like a fun combination! I can picture them being a bit mischievous, always getting into something.
So, yeah, that was my little dive into the world of Westies today. I didn’t buy one or anything, just wanted to learn something new. It’s always interesting to see what you can find out with a bit of digging. I am satisfied for my findings today.
