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14+ Informative and Interesting Facts About West Highland White Terriers

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Like other terriers, the West Highland White Terrier is intelligent, independent, a bit stubborn. It is a lively, cheerful dog that needs a firm hand during training

#1 The West Highland White Terrier is a bold, confident, fun-loving, intelligent dog who can find joy in the simplest pleasures of life, such as squeaky toys, a belly rub, and food.

#2 A Westie can have terrier traits (no surprise there). He will dig, bark, and go after vermin.

#3 But with proper training, he can be trained to only bark once and to not dig at all, although some dogs are less easily discouraged than others.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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