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Caring for your West Highland White Terrier
- Maintenance: It is recommended to brush this coat daily and bathe once a month.
Brushing and grooming: It is good to brush this coat often and to always use products that do not damage the coat or skin of your Westie.
Haircut: Keeping to the breed standard the coat is hand stripped all over keeping the legs fuller and longer as well as the well-known and discernable facial hair. In pet grooming this coat can be maintained with clippers and scissors instead.
Special Attention: Pay special attention to maintaining good ear hygiene to prevent infections or dirt build up which could cause irritations.
Recommended Grooming Appointments: You should groom this dog every 8 weeks minimum with a proper maintenance bath in between to care properly for the health of the coat and skin.
Do you want the best care for your West Highland White Terrier?
Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- The West Highland Terrier has a harsh wire coat, which is renewed and maintained by hand stripping.
- It is advides to brush and card the coat weekly to avoid tangles, you can use a boar bristle brush for the shorter areas to remove dust particles and stimulate the coat.
- A spray conditioner makes brushing easier and safer for the coat, the added moisture will protect the hair when brushing from breakage whilst also adding shine.
- De-shedders can be used to help remove undercoat and stimulate the coat's renewal.
Spray Conditioner
Artero Mix can be applied to wet or dry coat to aid with brushing and combing.
Daily Brush for a Westie
Artero Stella has very soft and adaptable pins which along with the air cushion adapts to the surface of the body, brushing through the coat without irritating the skin. Perfect for regular brushing.
Comb for a Westie
Artero Ginger is perfect for going through the longer hair without irritating the skin due to the rounded pins, it's slightly wider set apart pins avoid friction and with it frizz and breakage.
De-Shedder for a Westie
Artero Yako is a professional multi-purpose tool designed to remove dead coat as well as tangles from the coat.
2. BATHING
- Bathing is essential to maintain the Westie's hygiene and eliminate unwanted odours.
- Regular bathing with ARTERO products will nourish and moisturise the skin and coat.
- It is important to condition the longer parts of the coat at the end of the bathing process to protect the ends of the hairs from breakage and tangling.
- If you are unable to give regular baths then there are quick no-rinse alternatives that will keep an Westie's clean.
Blanc Shampoo
Artero Blanc is the perfect shampoo for wire coats as it gives the coat the perfect properties for either handstripping or clipping.
No-Rinse Foam Conditioner
Artero Kubic is a no-rinse foam conditioner that provides great moisture as well as being compatible for curly and wire haired coats as it does not add weight to the dogs hair allowing the longer hairs to stand up rather than laying flat.
Dry Shampoo
Artero Speed is a great option to keep them clean and healthy. Simply spray on and then brush through to remove the excess oils.
Bath Gloves
Bath Gloves help with removing surface dirt from the hair and skin and leaving a clean feel behind.
3. HYGIENE
- It is crucial to maintain good hygiene of the Westie's ears to prevent possible irritation or infections.
- Regular teeth brushing reduces the chances of a tartar build up which can cause pain or a bad smelling breath in your pet.
- Pay special attention to the nose and paw pads and moisturise them regularly to prevent the skin from cracking and causing wounds.
Ear Cleaner
Aurigel is the gel we will use to help clean out wax and dirt from the ear canal. The pump system is easy to use and non intrusive to the ear.
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint is the solution to eliminating bad breath for your dog and also protects the teeth when used on a regular basis.
Solar Block
Artero Block is used to protect the coat from harmful UV rays which can cause dryness and colour loss in the coat.
Repair Cream for Nose and Paw Pads
Artero Dfender repair cream will help to protect the dry areas of the Collie from skin cracking and wounds forming.
Ear Dips
To maintain proper ear hygiene use Ear Dips to remove dirt or wax from the external side of the ear easily
Teeth Dips
And you will use Teeth Dips. to help with the daily cleaning of your pets teeth to keep their teeth and gums clean and healthy.
What is the West Highland White Terrier like?
The West Highland White Terrier, also known as the Westie, is a breed of small dog originating in Scotland. They are lively, friendly and energetic, and are known for their distinctive white coat. They are confident, independent dogs that are easy to train, but can sometimes be stubborn. They are good with children and make excellent family pets. They are also active and enjoy participating in dog sports such as agility and obedience.
