West Highland White Terrier
Online Profiler


Is a West Highland White Terrier
the Right Dog for You?


Many experienced, as well as inexperienced, dog owners are overwhelmed by the demands of a West Highland White Terrier, leading to the dogs being abandoned even before they reach adulthood! The West Highland White Terrier Profiler will attempt to analyze you and your environment and provide recommendations about how compatible a West Highland White Terrier might be for your household.

The recommendations of the Profiler are based upon information provided by the West Highland White Terrier Club of America. Many of the recommendations generated by the Profiler are phrased as absolutes and generalities, however, in real life, nothing is absolute. Each West Highland White Terrier and potential owner are unique. Please use this Profiler in the spirit for which it was intended - to help educate potential owners about the unique nature of the West Highland White Terrier.

In addition to taking this Profiler, PLEASE ACCESS & READ the Westie FAQs page & the Acquiring A West Highland White Terrier section on the website. These two items combined with the Profiler will provide you with valuable information that will help you determine if the Westie is the right choice for you, your family, & your lifestyle.


Profile Information
Your First Name:
I (we) live in a: House
Apartment/Condo
I (we) live in the: City
Suburbs
Country
Do you have a completely fenced yard? Yes   No
Do you have a kennel run? Yes   No
Do you have land or open areas available close by to exercise a dog? Yes   No
Do you have a suitable dog crate? Yes
No
No but I will
Do you plan to attend a training class and/or obedience train your Westie at home? Yes   No
Any children in your household? No Children
Age 9 or younger
Age 10 or older
Are any members of your household allergic to animals? Yes   No
Hours/day Westie will be alone? Never
1 to 4 hours
5 to 8 hours
9+ hours
How would you describe your lifestyle? Passive
Active
Do you own any other dogs? No
Yes, Male(s)
Yes, Female(s)
Yes, Both
Do you own any cats? Yes   No
Do you own any other small animals?
(Rabbits, birds, gerbils, mice, etc)		 Yes   No
Have you ever owned a Westie before? Yes   No
Have you researched the nature, history, and characteristics of the West Highland White Terrier? Yes   No
Are you planning on getting a: Male terrier?
Female terrier?
Not sure
Are you planning on: Adopting a Westie?
Buying a Westie?
Not sure
Where are you planning on getting one? WHWTCA Breeder
Any Breeder
Pet Store
Westie Rescue
Not sure
Do you want a Westie because they: are cute and cuddly?
don't shed?
are working dogs?
intelligent?
Not sure
If you get a Westie, are you planning on: breeding it?
spay/neutering it?
Not sure



The West Highland White Terrier Club of America would like to thank the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America for the use of the original code to develop this Profiler; and Angie Gittles and Jack Schnapper for bringing it to life on this web site.


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