West Highland White Terrier / Westie personality
Westies are spirited, confident, and affectionate. Their bold personality and cheerful disposition make them charming and lively companions.
But breed is only the starting point. Two West Highland White Terrier / Westies can have very different personalities — which is why the CPTI model measures each dog as an individual across four trait dimensions, then maps them to one of 16 personality types.
Sociality — Outgoing (O) vs. Selective (S)
Does your West Highland White Terrier / Westie greet every dog and human like a long-lost friend, or warm up only to a chosen few? Neither is better — but it changes which playmates and settings your West Highland White Terrier / Westie will love.
Exploration — Adventurous (A) vs. Predictable (P)
Some dogs need new trails, new smells, new everything; others thrive on ritual and routine. Knowing where your West Highland White Terrier / Westie falls tells you how to plan walks, travel, and enrichment.
Cooperation — Affiliative (F) vs. Independent (I)
Affiliative dogs work with you and live for your approval; independent dogs solve problems their own way. This axis shapes how your West Highland White Terrier / Westie learns best in training.
Emotionality — Relaxed (R) vs. Vigilant (V)
Relaxed dogs shrug off surprises; vigilant dogs notice everything first. It determines how your West Highland White Terrier / Westie handles busy parks, guests, and new environments.
Which of the 16 types is your West Highland White Terrier / Westie?
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