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Title: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 25 July 2011, 21:40:37
Dog...not car, Kevin.

I'm going to have a look at one in the morning and it's a long time since I had to look after a doggie.
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 25 July 2011, 21:49:29
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I was going to say they use a Labrador for the blind don't they..... ;D

 ;D Sorry, couldn't resist  ::)  :y


Some guide dogs are labradors, but fail to see the relevance. :-/
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: SJKOO01 on 25 July 2011, 21:51:58
Don't worry ST, Humour is an individual thing, perhaps a statement I shouldn't of made having thought about it now, as you could of taken it personally....  Apologises  :-[
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 25 July 2011, 21:55:20
We've had 3 of them, 2 bitches & 1 dog. Lovely little creatures all of em had their own personality. Cassie our latest is 14yrs old & still goin strong. The two others lived to the grand old ages of 16yrs for the dog called Crackers (Don't ask!!!!) and Suzie 17yrs.
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 25 July 2011, 22:00:55
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We've had 3 of them, 2 bitches & 1 dog. Lovely little creatures all of em had their own personality. Cassie our latest is 14yrs old & still goin strong. The two others lived to the grand old ages of 16yrs for the dog called Crackers (Don't ask!!!!) and Suzie 17yrs.

Then I may have to ask for some advice in the near future Jason. I've only ever had mongrels and that was when I was younger. They didn't take much looking after, kick 'em out in the morning and let 'em back in at night. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 25 July 2011, 22:03:17
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Don't worry ST, Humour is an individual thing, perhaps a statement I shouldn't of made having thought about it now, as you could of taken it personally....  Apologises  :-[


No worries, I don't take things personally. Just didn't get it. Old and grumpy does not equate to being blind. If you want to try humour, a good start is to say something funny. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 25 July 2011, 22:25:42
Yeah, sure mate no probs.

Our 3, 1st from a breeder, was an absolute doll. Lovely temperment, wouldn't say boo to a goose so loveable.
2nd. (The male) was a rescue from kennels. Originally mass bred & had a screw (or 2) loose. You could definately tell with his temperment. Wouldn't trust the old git as far as I could throw the Miggy. On the other hand he did severly savage wouldbe burglar's foot, who decided to try to break into our house  ;D ;D ;D He was a lovely old rogue with a really bad attitude but we loved him to bits.
3rd Cassie - again from a breeder and had since a pup cost £550. She is a great, great, great,great grand-daughter to the one that won crufts ages ago. She has a lovely temperment and lets my nephews maul her to death.

Only problems we've ever had with all of them is that they are proned to skin infections and / or rashes. Something to do with em being very light skinned. Cracker - was allergic to plastic and he'd break out in blotches for eg. all over.

All three are / were great fun, they're inteligent comical and good as a companion. BUT (always a but) get one from a reputable breeder, with paperwork. I have heard several horror stories from people who bought from these so called "Puppy Farms" who ended up heartbroken. We were quite lucky with Cracker really, he'd no papers and came from a well known so called 'breeder' NOT!
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 July 2011, 00:13:13
Me Mum has owned two. Loves them, very friendly. Bit yappy, and a tendency to run away. But otherwise lovely dogs. Good companions.  :y

Oh, being a terrier has it's own sides. Like rolling in sheep shit, chasing sheep. Biting sheep. Bit protective too. But always friendly once they accept you as part of the pack. So look out.  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 July 2011, 09:46:49
I have a 2 year old westie, it hates my 5 yr old daughter & has bitten her 2 or 3 times >:(. maybe just ours, but i wouldnt have one around kids tbh.
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 July 2011, 14:07:38
That's a shame TRB, I wouldn't say that's not usual with the bread, but can never be too carefull obviously.
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2011, 15:02:09
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We've had 3 of them, 2 bitches & 1 dog. Lovely little creatures all of em had their own personality. Cassie our latest is 14yrs old & still goin strong. The two others lived to the grand old ages of 16yrs for the dog called Crackers (Don't ask!!!!) and Suzie 17yrs.

Then I may have to ask for some advice in the near future Jason. I've only ever had mongrels and that was when I was younger. They didn't take much looking after, kick 'em out in the morning and let 'em back in at night. ;D



Best dogs.
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: Richie London on 26 July 2011, 15:33:15
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We've had 3 of them, 2 bitches & 1 dog. Lovely little creatures all of em had their own personality. Cassie our latest is 14yrs old & still goin strong. The two others lived to the grand old ages of 16yrs for the dog called Crackers (Don't ask!!!!) and Suzie 17yrs.

Then I may have to ask for some advice in the near future Jason. I've only ever had mongrels and that was when I was younger. They didn't take much looking after, kick 'em out in the morning and let 'em back in at night. ;D



Best dogs.


most owners resemble there dogs opti  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 29 July 2011, 20:37:06
We picked her up on Tuesday, the wife has named her Poppy (more like Poopy) ::). She is an adorable little thing, only nine weeks old but sharp as a tack.

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Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: Omegatoy on 29 July 2011, 20:52:33
Good grief!!
that looks identical to scuffy when he was a pup who is sat beside me here!! we have three of them they are now 12 years old and still act like puppies, your life will never be the same again!!
they love to be part of the family and hate being left out of anything!
fair play to you bud damned good choice of dog!! :y
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 29 July 2011, 20:54:55
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Good grief!!
that looks identical to scuffy when he was a pup who is sat beside me here!! we have three of them they are now 12 years old and still act like puppies, your life will never be the same again!!
they love to be part of the family and hate being left out of anything!
fair play to you bud damned good choice of dog!! :y

Tell me about it. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: feeutfo on 29 July 2011, 21:23:08
Mrs Chrisgixer would like to ask... Can we have more pics please? X

I have already said we are not having a dog...... No..... No we're not having a Dog....

No....  La La La not listening, we are NOT having a dog La La La La.
 ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 29 July 2011, 21:58:14
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Mrs Chrisgixer would like to ask... Can we have more pics please? X

I have already said we are not having a dog...... No..... No we're not having a Dog....

No....  La La La not listening, we are NOT having a dog La La La La.
 ;D


That's what I said. ;D ;D

Mind you, it took her two years of pleading and begging........soooooo Mrs Gixer.......you can make a cup of tea please...now! ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: feeutfo on 29 July 2011, 22:10:57
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Mrs Chrisgixer would like to ask... Can we have more pics please? X

I have already said we are not having a dog...... No..... No we're not having a Dog....

No....  La La La not listening, we are NOT having a dog La La La La.
 ;D


That's what I said. ;D ;D

Mind you, it took her two years of pleading and begging........soooooo Mrs Gixer.......you can make a cup of tea please...now! ;D
Oh I think we I can do better than that....

...although, yes your right. First things first  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: STMO123 on 02 August 2011, 19:25:44
We have had her for a week now, seems like much longer. In that time she has been picked up in Hull, travelled to Wakefield, then a 5 hour trip to Wales and has been on the beach every day. She has been no trouble at all and I don't know why I resisted for so long.
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: Omegatoy on 02 August 2011, 20:28:47
lol having had ours for 12 years can tel you its not till around ten years old they really start to get on your nerves ::)
still lovable though ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got a westie?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 August 2011, 10:41:52
Ah, Esty in love at last.  ;D  :y