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West Highland White Terriers
The West Highland White Terrier is a type of dog that a lot of people like. When people think of West Highland White Terriers, they think of how much these dogs sleep. In fact, out of a 24-hour day, this dog is going to spend over 13 hours sleeping! That's a lot of naps during the day. In fact, if you get one of these dogs, you will notice that they do, indeed, take several naps during the day so that they can get the sleep their body needs. However, there is a little bit more to West Highland White Terriers than meets the eye! Today we are going to talk about what makes these dogs so grand and why so many people choose to own these dogs, despite the fact that they like to sleep the day away.
These dogs are very sweet and very playful. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why they sleep so much. When you play as much as the West Highland White Terrier does, you can bet that you will need some naps during the day. They love being part of the family and are going to be expected to be included in everything that you do. Whether you are watching a movie or having a cookout, this dog is going to expect to be invited. Of course, that is perfect for the people that should own this dog. People who should own this dog are people who want a dog that wants to be part of the family. A dog that is going to be loyal and loving, that is what West Highland White Terriers are. Hence why so many people love these dogs so much!
Of course, the sleeping problem is not the only problem that affects these great dogs.So you need to be careful if you have purchased a West Highland White Terrier for sale or West Highland White Terrier puppies for sale as they can be affected by different types of dog diseases. One of the most common is called craniomandibular osteopathy. A lot of people just call it lion jaw. To get this kind of disease both of the patents have to be carriers of the disease. The main problem is the fact that you can not tell who is a carrier of the disease until you see how their puppies come out. Thus, there is no way to be 100% sure if your dog has this kind of disease. After they have puppies and you see if they do have the disease or not, then you will be able to tell if you should breed that dog anymore. If a puppy does have this disease, then it may not be able to eat and, of course, can die.
These dogs are sweet and one of the overall best picks that you can choose for a companionship dog. Just because they have a few known problems, does not mean that they are not worth your time or money. In fact, pretty much any dog that you get can have a chance of having diseases and other health related problems. The best thing that you can do is at least give this dog a shot. Who knows, it could be everything that you are looking for!
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