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pennywise
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Sep 10, 2007, 2:41 AM

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Westie Owners United

I know Westie is considered a rare breed in Malaysia but I believe they are easier to find than it was last year.

I am not much of a dog person until a few years ago where I grew very attached to my girlfriend's Japanese Spitz. From then on, I read a lot about dogs, visited almost every pet store in Wilayah and Selangor. I come to the conclusion that the breed for me are Westies - because I love small white doggies, rather than big ones or brown/black ones. Possibly because white makes them look clean and Westies always has that 'ahpek' look that make them look so cute and adorable!

I remember around Oct / Nov 2006, I had came to register in this forum looking for a Westie. I had little to no luck until I saw a newspaper advertisement one day and called up the breeder. He live just across my girlfriend's house.

On 1st of Jan, 2007, I brought home a Westie to surprise everyone at home. Dad, mom, little sister welcomed him. He was skinny weighing around only 3kg, small, scared.

Over the past ~10 months, he has grown up to be a strong, healthy, intelligent and playful doggy. His name is Casper. I am an active member of the Pets Wonderland forum at Lowyat.net. I know ihawk98 as he's the helpful guy who recommended me where to bring Casper for grooming in Malaysia. Thank you, ihawk98.

Right now, I am looking for a female Westie for Casper, preferably 2 months old. I am not in a rush as I want to slowly look for a suitable one because I am moving to a bungalow next year - I will have more space for the doggies to run about. Over time, my dream is to populate my house with a few more before they stop (*spay or whatever, decide later).

I am a responsible owner. I am sure many out there are also like myself. I have seen ihawk98, ern, irenekang's westie. They are all very lovable and cute. May I know how do I post up picts of Casper?

Here is his first video I recently took and posted it up at Youtube. Please visit.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct9MLDlczrY

ERN
K9 Maniac

Sep 14, 2007, 2:50 AM

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Re: [pennywise] Westie Owners United

you are really expert in training you westie.

good work.

View my photo album

last update, ZEUS & Shiki's 2nd off springs, 16/09/2008. Yes 9.16!

http://s56.photobucket.com/...%20Zeus%20N%20Shiki/

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/ERN2/Dogs

ihawk98
Novice

Nov 19, 2007, 12:49 AM

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Re: [pennywise] Westie Owners United

i'm glad you like the groomer at SS2.

anyone can recommend other groomers that can do a good westie cut?

also, my Sparky likes to lick his hind legs a lot...lick until not on discoloration happens but no hair growing on the inside of his hind legs. we've seen the vet and tested him for fungus and other things but all negative. the food he has been eating is Royal Canin and he's eaten it his whole life so it can't really be a food allergy. anyone knows what could be going on?

Gus-Gus
Canine Addict

Nov 24, 2007, 1:12 AM

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Re: [ihawk98] Westie Owners United

Where are you located? I can groom your Westie for you if you would like if you are around PJ. I would hand strip your Westie. I have a Westie of my own.

Let me know.

"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated" Mahatma Ghandi.

ihawk98
Novice

Nov 24, 2007, 3:20 AM

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Re: [Gus-Gus] Westie Owners United

hi gus gus, where are you in pj? i am living at setia eco-park (shah alam on nkve side).

Gus-Gus
Canine Addict

Nov 24, 2007, 6:14 AM

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Re: [ihawk98] Westie Owners United

i live in SS1 but if you'd like i can come over and groom your westie for you. sms me at 012 213 8233 if you're interested.

"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated" Mahatma Ghandi.

Senseless
Novice

Nov 29, 2007, 5:27 PM

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Re: [Gus-Gus] Westie Owners United

Hi, I stay in SS2 and my 3month westie will need a grooming soon. How much is your charges for full grooming? May SMS me at 012-220 5877

daniel_wong99
Dog Kichi

Nov 30, 2007, 6:07 PM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

hi to all the westies owners here.

i'll be bringing my westie puppy home 3 weeks later, which is b4 christmas, im confusing about which shampoo should i buy...

all westie experts here pls suggest and give some idea to me, which whitening shampoo should i buy?

pls suggest both cheap and expensive 1, but i hope i can found those effective 1...

some even suggest me to use whitening powder when the time i didnt bath him....

any idea all experts here? hope u guys u can give some clue, so that upon the time my little westie arrive my home, i dun need to rush in looking for the whitening shampoo.

thanks all on behald of my westie boy... Smile

Senseless
Novice

Nov 30, 2007, 7:21 PM

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Re: [daniel_wong99] Westie Owners United

Hi, I too having a 3 months old Westie. It is not necessary to bath your puppy during the first 1-2 weeks when you just bring him back. You can buy those grooming powder and apply on him, not only for the initial stage, but also when your furkid grows up. As Westie are white, so maintenance is also alot of hard work.

For whitening shampoo, you have to check with the pet shop if it is suitable for puppy as some are very strong and may irritate the puppy skin. I have bought the John Paul Mitchel whitening shampoo (RM40+) from Pets More and for conditioner I'm using USA#1 (RM75) from Pet Supplies SS2.

I have brought him for basic grooming 1 week after I have brought him home, then I bought the shampoo and bath him another week later myself.

daniel_wong99
Dog Kichi

Dec 1, 2007, 12:46 AM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

hi thanks for the reply.

yes, im thinking of buying the whitening powder too...can use it to clean him when he is not feeling well or after vacinn. Sly

when the time i bringing him home,the breeder promised will groom him and bath him the day b4, so its easier, i still have some time to look for the shampoo around after i seek the opinion from the breeder, see which whitening shampoo he suggest...thinking of getting as much suggestions as possible b4 buying.

where r u from Senseless? perhaps we can have a meet up during the coming up dog event.

Senseless
Novice

Dec 1, 2007, 1:14 AM

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Re: [daniel_wong99] Westie Owners United

I'm in PJ/SS2. Occassionally I'll bring my westie to 1-Utama Central Park there to let him run around on sunday morning. There are other owners who bring there furkid there as well. But I think your groomer will advice you not to bring the puppy out until he has got the 2nd vaccination done.

daniel_wong99
Dog Kichi

Dec 1, 2007, 1:22 AM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

oh great, im thinking of bringing him to central park during sunday morning too sometimes later, maybe after he done all 3 vacinns, play safe always. Blush

im not dare to free him and run around, scared later he run away....any tips for me ar how to make sure he wont run away from me?? Blush

Senseless, mind to give me ur email add? easier to contact in future. Smile

Senseless
Novice

Dec 1, 2007, 1:28 AM

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Re: [daniel_wong99] Westie Owners United

As they are still young, so the moment you free them, they will run around and will not regonize you no matter how loud and hard you shout at them. Unsure

But when they are older and more familar with you, they will stay beside you. But I free my boy for a while and run around with him, cos they will not be able to out run you. Wink

Can m sn me at eric_lim1976@ h o t mail. com

(This post was edited by Senseless on Dec 1, 2007, 2:11 AM)

daniel_wong99
Dog Kichi

Dec 1, 2007, 1:55 AM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

haha, i used to keep a boxer last time, happened 1 time b4 that the my hand slippy accidently let go the leash and he ran away from me, when i walk towards him, he thought im playing with him and he ran even further, luckily few minutes later he walked back to my house and sit outside the gate waiting for me to open the gate for him.... Blush

since then, i never even dare to think of off leash him, perhaps by the time my puppy ready to go outside, i need some more tips from u. Tongue

i've saved ur email...thanks.

Gus-Gus
Canine Addict

Dec 1, 2007, 6:35 PM

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Re: [daniel_wong99] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

Hi. Except for when my westie needs a medicated bath - as prescribed by the vet - he gets bathed in Johnsons Baby Shampoo. I have been using Baby Shampoo on my Westies for 17 years now. It is gentle - which is very important for westies which can have sensitive skin - and the No Tears formula means that I can really give their heads a good shampoo without worrying about getting shampoo into their eyes and hurting them.

It is NOT recommended to bathe your Westie too often - again because of their sensitive skin. It is far more important to give your westie a good brush out once or twice a week and only bathe your westie when he gets dirty - like rolling in something smelly. Brushing your Westie's hair regularly will stimulate his natural coat oils which will increase the natural waterproof qualities of his coat, protecting his coat against dirt. Too often shampooing will dry out his coat and irritate his skin which once irritated can take a very long time to heal. After a good brush out, your Westie's coat will gleam - shimmering white. There is no need to use dry shampoos either as this will leave powder residue on the coat which can irritate the skin.

Also, please ensure that you hand strip your Westie's coat instead of using clippers for grooming because clippers will spoil your Westie's coat and cause problems for their sensitive skin.

What you really need to get in preparation of your westie's arrival is a baisc grooming kit consisting of a brush and a comb, some ear cleaning solution and cotton wool. Do not use cotton buds. You can add to it later after you have gauged his grooming needs from experience. When you apply the ear cleaning solution, the gunk in the ear will "float up". Get a small ball of cotton to wipe the gunk as it comes up - don't use a cotton bud and stick it down his ear as he may struggle and get hurt by the cotton bud. Safer to stick to using the cotton ball even if it is slower.

Westies are actually fairly low maintenance dogs. The only thing you should do daily is to wipe your westie's muzzle with a damp towel after every meals to remove excess saliva on his muzzle area. This will help keep his muzzle from getting discoloured. Don't worry - after a while, your Westie will wipe his mouth himself if you leave a towel on the floor for him!!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Westies.

"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated" Mahatma Ghandi.

daniel_wong99
Dog Kichi

Dec 3, 2007, 6:26 PM

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Re: [Gus-Gus] Westie Owners United

hi GusGus, yes, actually i've ready a johnsons baby shampoo, its the orange shampoo, not the yellow 1. but b4 that i dunno whether its suitable for westie or not, luckily u r using the same shampoo on ur westie,

actually if just using the johnsons baby shampoo, wont the fur getting yellowish bcoz didnt using the whitening shampoo? dilema now, went across many pet shop, they all suggesting me different different brand of whitening shampoo, and i have no idea on which brand should i go for. price range from RM20++-RM50++...no idea... Crazy

actually after every meal and after a walk, if i use damp towel to wipe his muzzle and paws, if keep this habit consistant, will this few spots still getting yellowish? (by using the Johnsons baby shampoo, not whitening shampoo)

and ya, i planning to knife stripping my westie, will that be ok? hand stripping only need to repeat few times since his puppyhood rite? after the coat getting hard then go for knife stripping, is that ok? i definately wont clip my westie, bcoz i dislike the clip style, somemore its not good for westie as what u explained.

thanks for the precious tips ya, so useful info...thanks to u on behalf of my westie puppy..

Gus-Gus
Canine Addict

Dec 3, 2007, 8:27 PM

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Re: [daniel_wong99] Westie Owners United

There really isn't any special need for whitening shampoo. They can be very harsh on the skin. It's also not recommended to wash your dog's face with whitening shampoo in case it irritates his eyes. You should be using baby shampoo for his face.

If your dog has his muzzle wiped after meals, his muzzle should stay relatively stainless. I had a westie who wiped his mouth after every meal and his muzzle stayed white and stainless for his whole life without the use of whitening shampoos.

The term used for removing excess hair to maintain the hard coat of your Westie is hand stripping. There are various stripping tools available in the market which are generically called stripping knives. At what ever age, your westie would be had stripped using a stripping knive to make a the job easier. It is possible to hand strip your westie using just your fingers but it is not just time consuming, it is also very painful on the fingers.

"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated" Mahatma Ghandi.

daniel_wong99
Dog Kichi

Dec 3, 2007, 11:41 PM

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Re: [Gus-Gus] Westie Owners United

oic, thanks for the useful info, i'll try out just using 'no more tears' baby shampoo, and wipe his muzzle everytime after meal, hopefully i do not need to buy whitening shampoo which can irritates his eyes.

i plan to buy stripping knife to strip his coat, as u said, to make the job easier coz im beginner in keeping westie. about hand stripping, luckily the breeder promised will show me how to hand stripping when the time i bring my puppy home, hopefully i can learn the skill from him.

still have 2 weeks plus to go my puppy will arrive my home....longing for the day to come...

proud to be an owner of westie..

Senseless
Novice

Dec 6, 2007, 8:15 PM

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Re: [Gus-Gus] Westie Owners United

Is once a week consider often for bathing? And what is hand stripping? Crazy

windwind
New User

Jan 6, 2008, 10:41 PM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

Hi all, I have westie also... it's a girl.

pennywise, you train your westie very well leh. My westie sometime very nauty and don't want listen to me Unsure

Senseless, do you still bring your westie to Central Park? If yes then maybe next time will my girl girl go too Wink

daniel_wong99
Dog Kichi

Jan 9, 2008, 8:54 PM

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Re: [daniel_wong99] Westie Owners United

my westie finally was with me for more than 3 weeks now, such a notty boy who like to bite my hand and leg.

anyone here can pls give me some tips how to calm him down b4 i can train him some basic command? really exhausted with this feller, hyper active boy. Unsure

Senseless
Novice

Jan 15, 2008, 9:38 PM

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Re: [windwind] Westie Owners United

Yes, I do bring my westie to Central Park. Sunday morning is a good time to see many dog owners and their furkid there.

kevycc
Novice

Mar 21, 2008, 8:39 PM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

Hi guys

, nice to meet all the owners of westie here. I had a westie too named Snowie and she is 2 years old now.

You guys bring your westie to the morning walk at sunday in 1u park? or the k-9 event? Lets have a small gathering then. hehe... Wink

2 find out more about Snowie? I had created a blog for her at cutewestie.blogspot.com. Feel free to check it out.

Kevin

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

Senseless
Novice

Mar 21, 2008, 11:56 PM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

Looks like most of the Westie owner are guys, wonder any lady owner around? Tongue

My westie will be going to the K-9 event in Midvalley on 29th March. Frown

His god-mum will bring him there.

kevycc
Novice

Mar 22, 2008, 3:56 AM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

Looks like most of the Westie owner are guys, wonder any lady owner around? Tongue

My westie will be going to the K-9 event in Midvalley on 29th March. Frown

His god-mum will bring him there.

Ya. I am wondering too. Shocked

What is all about the coming K-9 event at Mid Valley? Never heard of also. Anything to refer? Thanks

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

acsyen
Ultra ALPHA

Mar 24, 2008, 4:33 AM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

go to this website.. www.pet n you . com. my sorry if no spaces they will censor the website.. i'll be there too taking my godson the westie and 2 daughters of mine..

~Nature's Way: Raw Food for Health ~

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Senseless
Novice

Mar 24, 2008, 5:04 PM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

Hi Everyone, we, FAIRS & EVENTS MANAGEMENT were the co-organizer of last year's 2006 Biggest Fish exhibition "AQUAFAIR MALAYSIA" held at KLCC. Next year March 2008, we are organizing a fish and pet exhibition at called PET WORLD MALAYSIA 2008. If you are interested to participate in this exhibition or have any queries, please do not hesitate to call or PM me at my contact 012-299 3438 or sherman@femsb.com look for Sherman. Please spread the word around. Thank you.

Venue Have change to MID VALLEY Exhibition Center, Date will be on 28-30 March 2008.

http://vet.com.my/viewtopic.php?p=13070

kevycc
Novice

Mar 24, 2008, 6:38 PM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

go to this website.. www.pet n you . com. my sorry if no spaces they will censor the website.. i'll be there too taking my godson the westie and 2 daughters of mine..

Venue at Mid Vally Exhibitions Hall? Does that mean we can bring our furkid into Mid Valley? Does the management allow us to walk around with our dog walk around the mall? If yes, thats great! Cool

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

acsyen
Ultra ALPHA

Mar 24, 2008, 6:40 PM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

cannot bring in the mall unless in crate if i not wrong. chk out that webbie or other forums for more details.

~Nature's Way: Raw Food for Health ~

~ Pet ID Tags: A MUST For Every Pet! ~

kevycc
Novice

Apr 8, 2008, 11:43 PM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

I went to the event at Mid Valley but is too pack and i can't stay there longer. I only saw 1 westie there. Is the owner here in the forum? Smile

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

Senseless
Novice

Apr 8, 2008, 11:50 PM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

Hi, you looking for my Lumpy?

acsyen
Ultra ALPHA

Apr 8, 2008, 11:52 PM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

the owner just replied to you above my post.. his westie 3rd cutest pup at the event...

~Nature's Way: Raw Food for Health ~

~ Pet ID Tags: A MUST For Every Pet! ~

kevycc
Novice

Apr 8, 2008, 11:53 PM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

Did you join for the competition? I don't what is the title.

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

kevycc
Novice

Apr 8, 2008, 11:56 PM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

oh...glad to meet you all here but never have a chance to meet there. Wink

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

Senseless
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 12:00 AM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

Hey, I met another westie at Pet Safari last Sunday. Lumpy was happy to see his own kind and can't stop playing with him.

Well, at least now I know Lumpy is not alone...

acsyen
Ultra ALPHA

Apr 9, 2008, 12:04 AM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

lumpy will never stop playing.. my tasha also met her same look dog.. if u check under mixed breeds n mongrels list. got one look a like her but older. but sadly her sister doesn't like her very jealous if her mummy wan touch my tasha.. so keep attack tasha n tasha will want to fight back..

organise a westie gathering la.. i will go too..

~Nature's Way: Raw Food for Health ~

~ Pet ID Tags: A MUST For Every Pet! ~

Senseless
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 12:05 AM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

Yup, Lumpy participated in the Most Adorable Puppy category and came in 3rd. Too bad I wasn't around that day to share the joy but Lumpy's god mum was there to take care of things. Must ask Lumpy give his god mum a big wet kiss...

So did you bring your westie there to see see look look?

Senseless
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 12:09 AM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

Haha... So Tasha must be excited to find her sister there.

Ya, hope can have a Westie gathering like this one day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ge4rfZ8-Oo

kevycc
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 12:15 AM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

Ya. Sometimes they just get jealous, luckily Snowie is fine but she doesn't like dog come from the back n smell her. Maybe afraid of 'ham sup dog' Laugh

Westie gathering? Is there enough westies owner here to host a gathering?

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

kevycc
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 12:19 AM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

So did you bring your westie there to see see look look?

Congratulation to u n lumpy. Yes, i did brought Snowie there. That was too many ppl there n i cant get to say hi to lumpy. Maybe next time ya. Smile

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

Senseless
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 12:50 AM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

In this thread, these are the following westie owner. I'm sure will be a significant sight to behold if all agree to have the gathering.

1. Snowie

2. Lumpy

3. Daniel_wong99

4. Wind Wind

5. Gus Gus

6. ihawk98 (sparky)

7. ERN

8. Pennywise

9. Sky (Oscar) <-- Whom I met at Pet Safari last week. Not sure if he's in puppy.com.

kevycc
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 12:55 AM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

10. Momo - the male i pay for stud. The owner is friendly

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

Senseless
Novice

Apr 9, 2008, 1:24 AM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

10. Momo - the male i pay for stud. The owner is friendly

Let's see what the other says...

ERN
K9 Maniac

Apr 11, 2008, 7:25 PM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

Haha... So Tasha must be excited to find her sister there.

Ya, hope can have a Westie gathering like this one day.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ge4rfZ8-Oo

good idea for the gathering.

but my adult westies are in Penang now.

I am taking care of 3 almost 3-month-old westies puppies, 1M2F. maybe i can bring 1 loh.

tell me the date and time. but this and next week i wont be free. After 26 will be o.k.

Frown

View my photo album

last update, ZEUS & Shiki's 2nd off springs, 16/09/2008. Yes 9.16!

http://s56.photobucket.com/...%20Zeus%20N%20Shiki/

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/ERN2/Dogs

Senseless
Novice

Apr 11, 2008, 11:09 PM

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Re: [ERN] Westie Owners United

How about ...

Date: 27 April (Sunday)

Venue: BU Central Park

Time: 10am

Let's spread the words...

"I'm coming...."

1. Senseless (Lumpy)

2. ACSYen (Tasha & Meow2) <-- Input on behalf of her

3.

4.

momozai
New User

Apr 29, 2008, 7:18 AM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

10. Momo - the male i pay for stud. The owner is friendly

wei....my momo got said wan to go meh?

ask snowie come to my house ask he wan to join or not 1st

kevycc
Novice

Apr 29, 2008, 8:45 AM

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Re: [momozai] Westie Owners United

Can la...I already confirm for u. I don't care. haha...

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My Snowie the Westie's Blog ;-)

cutewestie.blogspot.com

Senseless
Novice

Apr 29, 2008, 8:51 PM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

ANyone interested to gather at Central Park this coming holiday 1st May?

momozai
New User

Apr 30, 2008, 10:22 PM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

Can la...I already confirm for u. I don't care. haha...

but u din't confirm with me ma,haha...

when to go out gathering?but my working time so sien.... Frown

if got have to confirm with me early oh...cz hv to tk leave

momozai
New User

Apr 30, 2008, 10:25 PM

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Re: [Senseless] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

ANyone interested to gather at Central Park this coming holiday 1st May?

i wish to go...but currently me at my hometown Unsure

potter
Member

May 28, 2008, 11:47 AM

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Re: [ihawk98] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

Sorry to chip in. I know this post has been on a long time but I don't log in often and just read it. Royal Canin really is not the best food around. It does have ingredients that is the main cause of allergy in dogs. If I am not mistaken, one of the main ingredient is corn. A lot of dogs are allergic to corn and grains even. My Yorkie has mild allergy to oatmeal and if he ate oatmeal, he licks his paw and itch. Food allergy can happen later on in life when a dog is older or when their immune system is weaker than usual due to different reasons (i.e. stress, change of environment) so you may want to try to eliminate different foods in your dog's diet to find out. Some dogs are allergic to certain proteins which makes it very hard to find out which is the culprit but I know a lot of Yorkie owners who has ditched out Royal Canin due to their dogs being allergic and the main allergen was corn so it may be an easy shot for you. I know they are different breeds and I may be wrong but no harm in trying. You may save some serious money in the long run at the vets.
potter

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jhexx
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Sep 8, 2008, 2:33 AM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

hey guys. i am looking to own a adorable westie . anyone know of any?
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benjac
New User

Oct 10, 2008, 6:34 AM

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Re: Westie Owners United

hi westie owners!

we (ben and jaclyn) are soon to be a westie owner too. he's currently still with the breeder, irene kang and will soon be ready to come home with us to kl this nov.

if there's any westie gathering coming up later, we would definitely love to join.

btw, how was the gathering on 1st May?

pennywise
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Oct 20, 2008, 9:40 PM

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Re: [benjac] Westie Owners United

I forgot my password and finally got it back. I havent been posting here for the longest time but if any of you westie owners are interested in a friendly place to chat, let us all keep in touch.

1. via Dogster, you can add 3 of my westies following this link: www.dogster.com/family/369521

2. There's a discussion thread on westie here at: forum.lowyat.net/topic/701874

Hope to see you guys there and am glad to see the westie group of owners are growing.

Wow wee, it's been such a long time! Maybe some of you arent here anymore but some newcomers just joined. Regardless, I hope we are all able to unite and have a discussion / gathering of westies.

Time sure flies and I dont know when I'll be back here again, from 1 westies to now 3. Come join us! :)

(This post was edited by pennywise on Oct 20, 2008, 9:46 PM)

benjac
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Oct 21, 2008, 4:01 AM

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Re: [pennywise] Westie Owners United

In Reply To

we're at lowyat.net now. thanks!

acsyen
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Dec 19, 2008, 8:38 AM

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Re: [kevycc] Westie Owners United

Hi all,

Do check out these 2 westies for adoption..

http://www.puppy.com.my/...i?post=329491#329491

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teaspoon
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May 14, 2009, 9:02 PM

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Re: [acsyen] Westie Owners United

Hello All,

I am looking for the coconut based shampoo / organic based shampoo for my westie and matese... they have brown stain near the muzzle and paws area.... have checked with vet, no skin problems. Also dont intend to feed them the powder called WhiteShine (correct me if I am wrong) ... as I am unsure what is the contents.

I have 1 shihtzu mixed australian silky terrier, 2 malteses and a westie - all on Addiction/Origens and grooming at Pet Safari... in between touch ups by YeeLee a freelance groomer.... Vets are Dr Hasnul (Kota Damansara), Lai Chong (Hands and Paws) and Dr Wong (Small aminals clinic, Puteri Puchong). All stay at indoors and sleeps in the room with me.

Just curious how some white doggies can be so white... :P Pls advise.

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(This post was edited by teaspoon on May 14, 2009, 9:36 PM)

weilinz88
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Jul 22, 2009, 9:06 AM

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Re: [teaspoon] Westie Owners United

Seems that this thread is kinda dead~~~~

Hehehehe~time to revive it~ Frown

I also own a westie boy named Terry~

teaspoon
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Jul 22, 2009, 5:44 PM

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Re: [weilinz88] Westie Owners United

Hello!! Hello!!! Yes, it is time to revive this thread! HOw old if your terry and are you going to the Dogathon 09? Any photos of your doggie westie??

weilinz88
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Jul 22, 2009, 10:19 PM

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Re: [teaspoon] Westie Owners United

Terry is 18months old~~~!!!!

Dogathon ar...when is it again?i think it clashes with my finals...and i dont know how to go to UPM... Frown

Uhm...dont know how to add pictures to this forum yet ler...tried to add yesterday but rejected....might need to go to my bloggie to check his picture out though....

weilinz8 8 . blogspot . com Frown

teaspoon
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Jul 22, 2009, 10:51 PM

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Re: [weilinz88] Westie Owners United

Hello your doggie is very cute... are you in Pj/KL? Dogathon is in mid august.... http://www.vet.upm.edu.my/~dogathon/

DO focus on your studies and finish the paper... you will have ample of time to work.... when you work it's without semester holidays, only annual leaves (subject to your superior's approval) and looking forward to public holidays each time you get a new calendr... you will get to work until you are 55... why so kan cheong?

dont hurry... just focus on your studies and finish what you have started. : )

weilinz88
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Jul 23, 2009, 9:09 AM

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Re: [teaspoon] Westie Owners United

Thankz for the compliment~He is a very notty boy who thinks he is ho0o0man~!

Currently based in Cheras,KL.....

Aiyoh....cant attend the dogathon lor...17th August is my finals 1st paper~!!!!! Frown

Now only semester finals,currently in 2nd year of degree...18months before graduation....

teaspoon
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Jul 23, 2009, 5:37 PM

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Re: [weilinz88] Westie Owners United

OK! All the best for the exams. Meanwhile time flies very quick... good luck in your exams... and come for the doggie events after your exams... I am sure there are more... we can keep in touch. I have another westie owner friend in Ampang KL.

weilinz88
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Jul 23, 2009, 9:57 PM

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Re: [teaspoon] Westie Owners United

Come come~we try to organize a westie outing one day~~~~ Frown

arwen
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Sep 23, 2009, 5:49 PM

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Re: [weilinz88] Westie Owners United

hi

i am tinking of getting a westie from anjfurkids.

have anyone got any puppies from them before? or do you have any realiable westie breeders you know ?

I was cheated once, bought a westie at purebreed price but end up it was not up to breed standard, so wont want to be cheated again

any advise will be great . thanks

eelin
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Aug 21, 2010, 6:29 PM

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Re: [potter] Westie Owners United

hihi ,i know this thread is not so active anymore but I would love to get some help here.

I have 2 westie, one male and one female, both about 4 mths old.

They weigh now about 3kg, is't too heavy or it is just nice? what is the ideal amount to feed them and how big will they grow?

Also, what's the best dog food to feed them? My friend recommended me science plan.

The male dog doesnt seem to have all white fur. The middle is a little brown and rough, is this a skin disorder?

Also, i was reading about grooming it, what do u mean by hand stripping?? sorry I am new to pets hence have loads of questions!

dprom
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Sep 9, 2014, 4:20 AM

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Re: [eelin] Westie Owners United

hi guys, i have a westie approx 2 yrs old but having very serious skin problem. she scratches non stop till the extend it starts to bleed.and very often she chews her paws till it becomes very red. her skins are flaky.been going in n out few vets in selangor area, especially UPM vet hospital, been prescribed anti histamine and steroids. but i was told in the long run it will not do good to my westie. i tried various diet to see whether she's allergic to any of them but that was ruled out. and also been reading a little and i was told giving her evening prime rose oil will help , been doing so for the past 2 weeks but there's little improvement. so would like to ask any owners here experiencing or experienced the same problem as mine.