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NICREW Front-Facing Dog Carrier Backpack Review

All dog owners know that sometimes, your dog will just get tired of walking, or you’ll be out in areas where you don’t feel comfortable with them walking about. In those situations, Westie owners like us are lucky enough to be able to carry our pups around with us in carrier backpacks! However, not all backpack carriers are created equal, and we’ve had a hard time in the past getting a carrier that felt comfortable for Sami and for us. While an average backpack will work in a one-time scenario, you always want to be sure that you’re choosing something smart and sensible for you and your Westie.

Separation Anxiety: Can Westies Be Left Alone?

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Did you know that separation anxiety is common not only among Westies but all dog breeds? Most Westies, because they’re so social, suffer from separation anxiety. Sami is better this …

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How to Care for Your Westie: 5 Tips

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Like all Westies, Sami is an active and energetic dog that requires regular exercise. Sami is a confident, independent, intelligent, and strong dog breed. His bright white coat, with a …

Are Westies Prone to Cancer?

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First of all, just to be sure: This is not medical advice. You should talk to a vet about your dog or if you want to get a dog. Dogs …

Westie Rescue Centers to Volunteer in the United States

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We live in Portugal with our amazing Westie puppy, Sami. There aren’t too many Westies in Portugal and you can’t really volunteer at a Westie rescue center. On the other …

Do Westies Smell Less than Other Dogs?

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West Highland White Terriers, or Westies, are great dogs. They’re playful, intelligent and have beautiful coats. The Westie is a white dog breed, originating from Scotland. While these are great …

Sami’s first day at Westie training school

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Sami the Westie’s first day at training school Last week I took the first step towards training my 4 month old Westie puppy: I enrolled him in training school. Training …

How much exercise needs a Westie

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How much exercise needs a Westie? West Highland Terriers, often referred to as “Westies”, are small but high energy dogs. They are described as almost tireless, lively little dogs. Every …

Do All Westies Develop Allergies [+Video]

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Given their compressed and appealing physiques; their winsome and fun-loving behavior; and their dauntless and affectionate temperaments, it is hard to believe that West Highland Terriers were originally bred to …

How Early Do Westies Wake Up [+Video]

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When it comes to West Highland Terriers (or Westies) and their sleeping habits, many of us might get a little confused about how much sleep they need and a number …

Are Westies Stubborn?

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This is a contributor post to Westie Vibes. West Highland white terriers are known for being tiny-but-mighty dogs. They are also absolutely adorable. My neighbor down the street had a …

How my life changed after having a Westie puppy

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We’ve had Sami for almost three months now, but it feels more like three years. He quickly became part of our family and we’ve had a great bond since the …

Do Westies Like the Beach

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Are you ready for that luxurious beach vacation but concerned about your special westie on the beach? As dog parents, we want our fur babies to join in on our …

Can You Teach a Westie How to Skateboard?

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Picking the right dog breed can take a lot of time and effort. Some potential pet owners are looking for a companion while others are looking forward to the challenge …

Backpack Dog Carrier for Westies

We’ve had Sami, our westie puppy, for 2 months now, and we love taking him with us everywhere we go. But since he’s a pup (5 months now), he can’t …

Do You Need to Brush Your Westie’s Teeth?

Do you have a Westie in your family? I do. Our Westie puppy, Sami, has a sweet, playful nature that adds lots of joy to our household. As with all …