Appearance of the Weshi
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Weshi are short, sturdy animals with pronounced, muscular limbs and a compact, small frame. Weshi don't have as much hair as their Shih Tzu relatives, so they look more like their West Highland White Terrier parents from a general point of view. However, Weshi are distinguished from Westies by their coat color; while West Highland White Terriers come in a single eponymous rainbow color, Weshi can have a black, white, brown, fawn or mixed coat that immediately distinguishes them from their Westie parent. The compact, lightweight structure of this hybrid gives it solid agility and intelligence, enabling these dogs to be surprisingly agile in their runs. |
Temperament of the Weshi
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The Weshi is a lively, outgoing and friendly dog that gets on well with others once properly socialized. Following in the footsteps of their West Highland White Terrier parents, Weshis can become aggressive and confrontational when in proximity to dogs of the same sex, but are otherwise friendly dogs who enjoy playing and mingling with others. Weshi can be very receptive to training, as they are highly intelligent dogs by nature, but they don't respond particularly well to harsh or intense training methods, far from it. Weshi, like Westies, will need time and patience in terms of training, so you'll need to demonstrate a sufficiently calm and patient demeanor to successfully breed these hybrids. These versatile canines can learn to behave well with children and toddlers, but adult supervision is always recommended to avoid any unwanted bites or fights from either. Overall, these hybrids possess exactly the temperament that a dog of their pedigree should have; kindness, charisma and sociability are the hallmarks of the Weshi. |
Needs and activities of the Weshi
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Although the Weshi inherited its more muscular frame from its West Highland White Terrier parents, it doesn't really need excessively intense physical activity. A good 30-minute walk a day will cover the Weshi's daily physical activity needs and keep him fit and healthy as long as he's able to get the necessary amount of exercise on a regular and consistent basis. Weshi's relatively low need for physical activity is one of the factors that enable it to adapt to a variety of environments, but it does need a certain amount of time and space to exercise. |
Maintenance of the Weshi
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Weshi require regular weekly grooming sessions to keep their coats healthy and clean. As Weshi can have a medium-length or even longer coat, closer to that of their Shih Tzu parents, future owners should be prepared to deal with a dog that sheds moderately. Weshi can also be excellent companions for those with dog allergies, as this hybrid can be hypoallergenic and is highly unlikely to trigger any allergic reactions in its owner. Weshi are not considered excessive droolers either, and their coat will not retain that famous doggy smell if the Weshi in question is properly cared for. |