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

Author : Penelope Ruggles-Smythe
Hardcover - 155 pages