benji West Highland White Terrier / Westie & Wheaten Terrier Mix El Paso, TX

BENJI is a mixed Westy is cute, 2 y old and very sweet. He is selective with his choice of other dogs and if you have a dog good idea o bring that dog to interact to see if the chemistry is good between them. His coat is medium and he will need to be groomed or clipped from time to time do not clip short in winter. Our dogs are offered only as inside companion dogs. Dogs descend from wolves and in wolf pack all members cuddle together at night if a wolf has offended the alpha dog they are cast out of the close pack and that wolf is known as lone wolf and likely will die without support from pack. If you put your dog outside, in garage, store room, basement at night the dog will feel he has done something terrible to offend you and will litterally go nuts trying to set things right he has no idea how humans think and must try to deal with this insult as best he can he or she may howl, bark, scratch at door, plead and beg to be let inside so they know their life will be spared and they are welcome and they pledge to try and please you. A dog that is cast outside or away from humans cannot make a decent pet. If there are other animals they are not alone but being alone for humans or pets, horses or even cows is the worst punishment placed on animals which in nauture do not have these situations. If a dog survives outside it is always going to want to come inside and they suffer from separation anxiety syndrome. This means if they find a human to cuddle them they become like velcore and many humans do not like this intense attachment. Dogs can be humanely crated for intervals of 3 hours and over night. Never use crate for punishment it should be their own safe place. Always crate with kong. Dog is ranking a 7 out of possible 10 on house breaking we only see the dog here, which is crated at night what he is scoring here. 7 is not bad and if you put down puddle pads the dog can do even better. Walk o utside with dog saying 'go potty' if a dog fails to 'go' outside but goes inside probably he scents where another dog has peed outside and does not want to offend that dog you can buy spray scent 'go here attractant' at Walmart. Never punish a dog for mistakes of mother nature the dog wants to please you but is unsure 'now'. Kindness will win out with any dog praise dog for any move in right direction. Remember it is okay to crate for intervals of 3 hours and over night. Dog is eating Pedigree Adult Small Breed kibble and a little moist from Pedigree packet. Moist is high in calories so not all moist dog's weight is 18.6 and he is an adult so weight should remain stable he is full grown. Bargain dog food and Store Brand can be made in Mexico and be little more than sawdust. If you love your dog feed Pedigree or equal and if you switch there may be a period of diarrhea. Dog should be fitted with a harness. Get store employee to fit the harness or assist you. Dog appears to be low shed. Dog should be given toys of his own to play with do not use old shoes or another dog's toys. Brush often. Playful. Adoption fee for Benji is $125.00 cash or card no checks. has all shots including permanent parvo distemper series and booster, a kennel cough shot for most strains of this disease, one year rabies. Dog is microchipped and needs to be registered at Animal Services at 5001 Fred Wilson across from Ft Bliss Cemetery, do not take dog cost is $12.50 also maker of chip, Home Again offers national registration for $10.99 see enclosed info. Dog carries a 90 day health guarantee and one time 30 day exchange. We are Pet Guardian Angel Inc. We have been in business since 1985 and always have been no kill, nonprofit. We are located in far east El Paso go out Montana to O'Shea turn left on O'Shea one mile passing a school and a boarding kenne, to McCracken turn right 2nd from corner signs along way we are at 14911 McCracken and we are open 10-4 6 days a week Tues thru Sun closed on Mon We always have about 100 pets that are ready. Our phone 915-598-0411