Like other terriers, the West Highland White Terrier is intelligent, independent, a bit stubborn. It is a lively, cheerful dog that needs a firm hand during training
#1 The West Highland White Terrier is a bold, confident, fun-loving, intelligent dog who can find joy in the simplest pleasures of life, such as squeaky toys, a belly rub, and food.

#2 A Westie can have terrier traits (no surprise there). He will dig, bark, and go after vermin.

#3 But with proper training, he can be trained to only bark once and to not dig at all, although some dogs are less easily discouraged than others.
