How to keep your West Highland White Terrier white

This article is all about keeping your Westie white, clean and healthy. A Westie's coat is coarse and needs proper grooming to maintain it's appearance. I'll show you how.

Things You'll Need

• Westie
• non-soap doggy shampoo
• talcum powder with cornstarch
• towels (old)

Instructions

1. 

   First off, it is recommended to have your Westie professionally groomed several times a year, this will provide a nice haircut, a toe nail trim, etc. This grooming will provide a foundation on which you can keep your Westie white, clean and beautiful looking all year round.

2. 

   Now, gather up your Westie, and assemble the non-soap doggy shampoo, towels, and talcum powder with cornstarch.

3. 

   Fill a tub with warm, not too hot water, and place your Westie in the water. Westies are stoic little dogs and usually enjoy getting a bath. Apply the non-soap doggy shampoo to all areas of your Westie, and then rinse thoroughly.

4. 

   Remove Westie from tub and dry thoroughly with some old towels. Once the Westie is completely dry, apply some talcum powder with cornstarch sparingly, and fluff well. Then you can brush with a coarse brush.

5. 

   After getting their bath, some Westies feel a need to go potty immediately, then dash around the room, yard, etc. Please allow the Westie to do this!

6. 

   Now, step back and enjoy your beautiful Westie!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure water is not too hot. Avoid getting shampoo in dog's eyes.