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123458 asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

West Highland White Terrier/Glen of Imaal mix?

How do they look as adults? Are they hard to train? Are they upset when left alone for a time period of about three hours? Do they adapt easily? Are they a bad combination? Say whatever you know about the hybrid!

Update:

Fine then, its a cross-breed. And by the way, I would never buy from a puppy mill. I am firmly against that. I am adopting from a shelter.

Update 2:

Why is everyone insulting! I was thinking about something else at the moment! I was listening to some program on National Geographic then so I accidentally typed hybrid! I understand that it is a cross breed so please quit being mean! I asked for help, not insults!

Update 3:

Sorry for being rude, I was just frustrated.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The first thing I know is that it's not a hybrid - it's a cross-bred, mixed breed, mutt, whatever, take your pick.

    The second thing I know - who the f would mix two terriers? For what purpose?

    The third thing I know - if this was an intentional breeding, then I know neither parent has the health clearances you need to look for if you are buying a puppy. And neither parent has either a field or conformation CH.

    The fourth thing I know - terriers have a lot of prey drive, are high energy and intelligent. Most owners only see a cute little dog.

    What is your pup going to turn out like? No telling, sorry. It will be somewhere between one parent and the other. And as for temperament - well, that's genetic too, so look to the parents to see what the pup will end up like.

    Hope I helped!

  • Edit: THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING! We're not being insulting; most people on here only want to buy "designer" mixed breeds from "breeders."

    The term is "mixed breed", not "hybrid." A hybrid is a combination of two different SPECIES, not breeds.

    Please support rescue. NEVER, EVER give a cent to people who are breeding mixed breed dogs. I am not being rude, I am telling you the truth. Regardless of their claims, they are ALL backyard breeders and puppymills, as all they care about is money. They don't care about the thousands of dogs, purebred and mixed, young and old, that are literally dying as they wait for a new home. They also don't care about the health and temperament of the animals that they breed. By buying from these "breeders" you are supporting the puppy mill industry.

    http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/

    http://www.awarenessday.org/

    Further information about designer mutts:

    http://www.shihtzu.org/Info/designer_dogs.asp?menu...

    http://www.shihtzu.org/Info/more_on_designer_dogs....

    ANY dog/cat/rabbit/etc of any breed, mix or age can be found in shelters and breed rescues, as this video will tell you:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emGZBLVJmGI

    Shelters and rescues, both all-breed and specific-breed rescue, are filled to the brim with designer mutts. I have listed a few of them:

    Your local animal shelters

    http://www.dogsindanger.com/

    http://www.petfinder.org/

    http://www.poomixrescue.com/

    http://www.barkbytes.com/RESCUE/whwter.htm

    http://www.petharbor.com/

    http://www.westierescue.com/

    http://www.westieclubamerica.com/ has breed info, breed rescue and RESPONSIBLE breeder referrals

    http://www.glens.org/ has breed info, breed rescue and RESPONSIBLE breeder referrals

    ~*~If you're interested in a dog but live too far away from it, there is the option of having a dog transported to you/near you. Google "dog rescue transportation."~*~

    Source(s): 10+ years of being a shelter volunteer, pet owner and lifelong animal lover
  • 5 years ago

    Good compainion dog, but all terriers are high-energy and some have a short attention span because of it. They are smart, but they can get bored with what youre trying to teach and would rather be chasing something. Start training early. I don't think it would have a problem going jogging. Be prepared for noise, energy, and grooming.

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't no much about either breed so I can't help you with that. I just wanted to thank you for saving a shelter dog.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    They're both terriers with similar coats, very intelligent. No dog is hard to train or has separation anxiety if you know what you're doing. It's all about you, not the dog. Watch Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer on Natl Geographic TV.

  • 1 decade ago

    123458, I like the look of a glen of imaal terrier. They are so cute.

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