hi im new here and i am thinking of getting a westie dog today a lady no longer wants her she is 15 months old, i have been told these dogs are non shedding can anyone here tell me if this is true , i would rather have a non shedding or little shedding dog . and also what do people think of westies has anyone got any tips for me on this breed. ???

many thanks inadvance coleen

Colleen,

We own two Westies and are planning on raising them. They do not shed, they are wonderful, fun loving dogs. We have never had a dog like our Westies and we have had lots of dogs.
Joyce

Originally Posted by jcollins

Colleen,

We own two Westies and are planning on raising them. They do not shed, they are wonderful, fun loving dogs. We have never had a dog like our Westies and we have had lots of dogs.
Joyce

You are so fortunate. One of my dogs sheds so much, that I spend a large percentage of my cleaning time collecting white dog hairs.

I haven't really seen a dog that sheds. My dogs never shedded. I have 2 shih tzus, and I once had a cocker spaniel.

As long as there is dead skin cells and/or hair in the tub after a bath, your dog sheds. We shed too. The least shedding dog is the Kerry Blue Terrier. I would not recommend this type of dog to someone who is a new dog owner. They often have a mind of their own.

Also... Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a non-allergic dog. Some tend to affect fewer people with allergy issues, but there is no such thing as NON-allergic. Hypo-allergenic only means that it is not highly allergic.

Just like "all natural"... People think that is a sign that something is safe. There are natural plants that are lethal. Think about hemlock and Shakespeare.

Any questions, I am a very well-informed dog groomer from NY. Feel free...