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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about a
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breed that's as Charming as it is
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challenging the West Highland white
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terrier or as we like to call them the
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Westy now before you think I'm here to
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throw shade on these little fur balls
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let me clarify I love dogs but if you're
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considering bringing a Westy into your
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life I'm here to present 12 reasons why
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you might want to think twice so grab a
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seat and let's dive into this fluffy
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Fiasco one size deception first off
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let's discuss size Westies are small but
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Pack-a-Punch they may look like cute
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little lap dogs but they've got the
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personality of a lion you think you're
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getting a sweet little companion no
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you're adopting a tiny Tyrant who
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believes they run the household good
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luck fitting in on the couch when your
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Westy decides it's their Throne two
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barking alerts now let's talk about
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barking if you thought your neighbor's
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dog was loud wait until you meet a Westy
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these little guys will bark at anything
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that moves squirrels leaves the mailman
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and probably even at their own shadow if
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you value your peace and quiet get ready
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for some serious noise pollution in your
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home you'll be wishing for earplugs
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faster than you can say West Highland
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white terrier three separation anxiety
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let's not forget about separation
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anxiety these dogs are like that clingy
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friend who can't stand to be alone for 5
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minutes leave them alone for even a
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short while and you'll come home to find
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your house looking like it survived an
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earthquake they'll chew through
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furniture and leave their mark on
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everything they can reach if you want to
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come home to chaos every day then by all
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means adopt one for stubbornness
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training huh good luck with that Westies
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are known for their stubborn streak
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they'll look at you as if to say you
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want me to do what training one of these
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dogs is like trying to teach a cat to
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fetch frustrating and utterly pointless
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if you're not prepared to put in the
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effort expect to be outsmarted by a dog
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that weighs less than your average bag
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of flour five health concerns now let's
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discuss health issues while Westies are
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generally tough little dogs they can
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suffer from various problems like skin
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conditions and liver issues this means
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not only do you need to keep an eye on
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their food intake but also schedule
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regular vet visits that could make your
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wallet cry louder than your dog when
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they see the vet six grooming needs and
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speaking of up keep don't forget
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grooming Westies have that beautiful
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white coat that requires regular
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brushing and trimming or else you'll end
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up with mats that could house small
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Wildlife if you enjoy spending your
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weekends wrestling with Tangles instead
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of relaxing then by all means go ahead
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seven socialization requirements Westies
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need extensive socialization from an
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early age if not properly introduced in
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new people and situations they can
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become overly protective or timid
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basically turning into furry little
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guards who bark at anything unfamiliar
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you might find yourself apologizing more
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than once for your dogs overzealous
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greetings eight not ideal for firsttime
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owners if you're a first-time dog owner
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this breed is not for you they require
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an experienced Handler who knows how to
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manage their quirks and stubbornness if
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you think owning one will be like having
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a cute little pet rock that listens to
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everything you say think again nine
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limited adaptability these pups are not
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great at adapting to new environments or
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situations move into an apartment good
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luck they thrive in homes where they can
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roam freely and will make sure everyone
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knows when they feel confined or
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stressed 10 high maintenance let's face
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it owning a Westy is like having another
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child one that never grows up they
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require constant attention and affection
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if they feel neglected for even moment
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prepare for some serious guilt trips in
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the form of sad puppy eyes 11
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territorial instincts Westies have
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strong territorial instincts and will
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protect their space fiercely if someone
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dares to enter what they consider their
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domain prepare for some serious barking
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and maybe even some growling you might
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find yourself apologizing more than once
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for your Furry Friends overzealous
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greetings 12 lifelong commitment finally
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let's talk talk about commitment owning
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a West Highland white terrier is not
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just about cuddles and playtime it's
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about making a long-term commitment that
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can last up to 15 years are you ready
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for that kind of responsibility because
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once they're in your life there's no
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turning back in conclusion while Westies
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may seem adorable and Charming on the
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surface owning one is no walk in the
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park unless you're ready for an
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energetic companion who barks at
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everything under the sun and requires
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more attention than most Rel
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relationships it might be best to admire
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these little creatures from afar rather
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than bringing one home thank you
