They are non-shedders, require some grooming, and lots of brushing and general loving. They require room to run and I recommend that they have a fenced yard to play in.
Puppies are very energetic and love to dig.
These dogs were originally bred to go to ground. Digging comes very natural for them. I recommend anyone who is interested in this wonderful breed to go to the site of the Westie Club of America and take their little test to see if a Westie is the dog for you. My dogs are well socialized and very loving and love everybody who comes to our farm. They are fairly easy to train, housebreak very well and never have any accidents.