Ahh im planning on getting a westie and i need to know what would be the ideal necessities i would need to get for it on the first day.
2007-01-18 10:10:43 · 5 answers · asked by kevii w 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
As others have written, you will need the usual things-food/water bowls, food, crate, leash, collar, chew toy (definate for "terrier teeth"), and the most important - TIME. Get to know his personality and you will learn what he needs. Terriers are HIGH ENERGY companions and Westies still have a lot of hunting instinct. Until you have had loads of time together make sure you don't leave him alone with small children, cats and kittens, or any other small pets you have. My little fellow gets along great with our two tabby boys but has cleared our yard of squirrels and birds.
As you learn his habits the most important thing to learn first is how to wear him out. Believe me, while that ball of energy can be great fun at two in the afternoon, it is quite the opposite at two in the morning! Learn a variety of ways to wear him out and you will both be happier. One of the great things about little Westies is that, like small children, they will literally play until they pass out. My boy would run and run and run and then sleeeeepppp!
Good luck with your new friend and try not to fall over laughing the first time he "kills" a stuffed toy-the head shaking is hilarious!
2007-01-19 17:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by jla_lala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the usual food, dishes, toys, collar and leash, you should think about a crate, a good book on Westies, grooming supplies (get her use to being groomed, later she will need it), and the phone number for good 24 hr vet clinic.
Plan on having some time to spend with her the first few days. Do not pick her up, knowing you only have a short time before you need a goodnight sleep, to get up and quickly leave for work for the next day. Have the first day be early in the morning. Spend the day with her. Know that you will not get a goodnight sleep for a few nights. Try to be able to spend at least two full days with her. If you can, go home for lunch, or have a friend or family member check on her during the day you are at work.
Good luck with you new companion.
2007-01-18 11:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: Westie poo or westie mix owners? I am going to be picking up my westie poo in three weeks... I did a lot of reading on the breed and after lots of considerations thought it'd be the perfect fit for my family. What I want to know is if anyone has a westie poo or a westie mix and if so what is your dog like? Are the...
2016-03-29 03:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the breeder if they are good breeders will give you the food to start out on. You will also need a leash a collar and food and water bowls and some toys
2007-01-18 10:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bed dog food and some toys to keep it active
2007-01-18 10:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋